Aviation Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Aviation Accounting Manager will be a critical business partner to the aviation teams and be responsible for overseeing key accounting processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in U.S., and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and business support. The ideal candidate will operate independently, solve complex problems, and drive process improvements while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform account reconciliations across multiple software programs to general ledger data and spare parts inventory records.
• Track, reconcile and report maintenance inventory and part consumption.
• Ensure the accuracy of general ledger by reviewing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, preparing necessary adjustments and booking entries to ensure completeness.
• Reconcile, and prepare entries for prepaid expenses, amortization schedules, fixed assets and other accounts.
• Identify and report expense data to capitalize assets as it relates to aviation expenses.
• Collaborate and assist in the month, quarter and year-end closing process, ensuring the accuracy of financial system entries and adjustments while meeting strict financial deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Review financial data and reports to prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare results summary and fluctuation and trends analyses to relevant management teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, or other relevant accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting requirements and other projects as needed.
• Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

This position does not have physical attribute requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience accounting experience, with a strong background in accrual accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger audits
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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