Job Description Summary
At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation. Lead Statutory Controller is primarily responsible for overseeing financial controlling activities, annual filing preparation of accounting trial balances and meeting other consolidation requirements for our branches. In addition, the candidate will support statutory accounts preparation, including technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate actual financial reporting and analysis for the Italian Legal Entities.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Ensure all branch filings are completed timely and efficiently and support the preparation of tax documentation required for the permanent establishment (PE)
- Track financial transactions and ensure accurate financial reporting for the branch
- Support financial activity related Stat-to-GAP/IFRS reconciliation
- Assist with Internal Audit and SOX Activities
- Coordinate and cooperate with external and internal auditors
- Collaborate with centralized service teams, including leading regular meetings and checkpoints, and oversee accounting activities
- Drive and promote compliance with local laws and GE policies
- Work closely with commercial and operations teams to understand accounting implications of transactions and other matters
- Provide technical accounting/financial reporting advice and support, consulting with Aviation Controllership team and external auditor when appropriate
- Document key accounting policies/procedures
- Ensure business assets & G/L accounting activities have functional integrity & proper controls
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field and strong progressive accounting or finance experience
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
- Experience of accounting closing processes and procedures (e.g. Intercompany transactions, Balance sheet deep dives, account reconciliation)
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
- Fluency in Italian and English
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of Local GAAP
- Strong understanding of global process and transactional flows
- Adaptable and flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
- Experience working in a matrixed environment
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP/HFM)
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards.As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome vantaggi plan:
- Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- GE Aviation share plan
- Life and injury insurance
- Private medical cover
- Employee assistant program
- Employee special awards (service and recognition)
- Local special agreements and discounts
- English and languages training for you and one member of your family
- Technical, Leadership and development trainings
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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