Division Accounting Manager

Job Title: Division Accounting Manager

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Location: Parker Meggitt Aerospace Group (Fire, Safety, and Power Division) in Simi Valley, CA

Job Type: Regular

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN:

* At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

* As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

* At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

* Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering, through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing ending with delivery to the customers.

* Parker Meggitt is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.

* Parker Meggitt - Simi Valley, CA is also a key supplier to select Energy markets including Nuclear gas Analyzers and Nuclear containment vessel penetration Cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin and many others.

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Parker Aerospace Group (Fire, Safety, and Power Division) in Simi Valley, CA, is seeking a Division Accounting Manager to join our high-performance finance and accounting team.

* Under the direction of the Division Controller, supervise activities to ensure that the corporate accounting policies and procedures are adhered to, according to generally accepted accounting principles. This includes revenue, inventory costs, accounts receivable and payable, general accounting, project costing, specific reserves, intercompany charges, fixed assets, etc.

* Directly oversee the accounting team at the Simi Valley campus, and support, guide, and consolidate reporting for two other locations located in Portland, OR, and Tucson, AZ, and satellite aftermarket actvities from other locations.

* Requires high energy and ability to juggle several conflicting priorities simultaneously in a deadline driven environment, and unending search for improvement opportunities and collaboration/efficiency gains in all work. Master ability of partnering across all team members and all functions to ensure shared understanding of financial and controls impacts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and people productivity

* Ensure high standard of SOX and company policy compliance is met at all times

* Provide account reconciliation and business analysis as required; oversee the proper completion of the site's and division's account reconciliations

* Ensure integrity and accuracy of the financial statements and all supporting detail

* Prepare monthly reports and analyses for division and corporate

* Ensure all cost and other accounting systems meet corporate guidelines

* Set annual standard costs and GIT accrual process

* Ensure inventory and all other assets are properly valued and analyzed

* Maintain general ledger, related structure and controls

* Oversee Cash Manager and related Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables teams to ensure improvement of end-to-end health of cash flow, controls, and partnership across functions

* Act as backup for the Division Controller in ad hoc or regular situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Required) | Master's or MBA is preferred

* Experience: 7-10 years experience in Accounting or Finance related discipline and 5 years supervisory experience

* Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with Expert Excel required

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. * 120.15 is required. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $113K-198K

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

* Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

* On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.

* Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

* Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

* Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.

* Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

* Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.

* Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

* Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

* Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.

* Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

* Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

* Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

* Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

* Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)

* Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

* Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch and snacks. We also have a mini mart on the production floor as well as vending machines on all floors if you need to satisfy a sugar craving. - If applicable to division or site

* Flexible working policies including a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) and hybrid virtual work arrangements - If applicable to division or site

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.