Accounting Manager

We are Canyon AeroConnect an operating unit of TransDigm Group - located in Prescott, Arizona, for the past 50 years.  Canyon stands as one of the world’s leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyon’s products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications.

Canyon AeroConnect’s culture promotes treating the business as if it is your own. This influences what you do at Canyon and how you do it. We are looking for dynamic, thinkers who want to be an integral team member for our Finance Division.

This individual will assist the Controller in directing the accounting functions in a manufacturing environment. These functions include establishing and maintaining an organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures. He/she will assist in the preparation and evaluation of budgets and other financial operating reports. The person who holds this position must be familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures and will be relied on to use his/her extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others, and is interested in Succession Planning eventually to the Controller position. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Assist to ensure the financial books are closed accurately and timely each month.

·        Maintain, analyze, and ensure accurate representation of financial accounts.

·        Complete required financial reporting for the business with accuracy and efficiency.

·        Assist in the preparation of month-end, half-year, and year-end reports to the BU, local and corporate management.

·        Process biweekly multi-state ADP payroll

·        Validation of hourly labor reporting from various input files.

·        Manage 401k contributions and associated reporting.

·        Process and remit payroll deductions to benefit vendors.

·        Process bank cash activity associated with biweekly payroll.

·        Import monthly payroll expense entries into General Ledger module of Oracle.

·        Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

·        Provide various reporting packages as needed for audits, taxes, IT, insurance, etc.

·        Assist Controller with company financial planning and budget management functions.

·        Provide regular and ad hoc financial analysis and information.

·     Lead Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets Management, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting and General Accounting.

·        Ensure adequate procedures and controls are in place and followed.

·        Establishes work procedures and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations.

·        Ensure effective communication with direct reports and all members of the Finance team as well as other managers both up and down within the business.

• Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnect EH&S policies
• Comply with the Canyon AeroConnect Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Core Competencies:

·        Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

·        Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations

·        Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections

·        Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

·        Ability to work independently and in team environment

·        Strong reasoning and decision-making skills are required

·        Excellent organizational skill is necessary

·        Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Education and Experience:

·        College degree in Accounting or Finance

·        5 or more years of appropriate experience

·        CPA or MBA preferred

• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Direct payroll knowledge strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

·        Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (5 – 10 lbs.)

·        Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation

Work Environment:

·        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

·        Office setting, reasonably quiet, temperature controlled

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function, duty and responsibility. Duties may increase, decrease and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department operations.