Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way. 

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are 

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies. 

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting is primarily responsible for managing, researching and offering various alternative and ultimate conclusions related to technical accounting matters across the business. In addition, this position is responsible for the review of external financial statements, internal financial reporting and all other compliance and regulatory reporting.

Essential Functions

• 45% Technical Accounting Research
• Review new accounting and reporting rules issued by the FASB, SEC, AICPA, EITF and DOT and identify impacts relevant to the company.
• Prepare initial technical accounting analysis memos regarding new accounting and reporting rules, and new company transactions.
• Provide informal technical accounting consultation and support as matters arise.
• 30% Financial Reporting
• Assist in the timely preparation & review of internal, external and compliance/regulatory reporting.
• Assist in the timely preparation & review of the annual audited financials.
• 10% Staff Administration
• Hire, train, mentor and evaluate performance of the financial reporting and technical accounting team.
• 10% Accounting Review
• Ensures compliance with internal policies/procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements and SOX.
• Lead update of internal policies, as needed.
• Management of equity administration function (i.e. Stock Based Compensation accounting, forecasting, and SEC filings etc.)

Other Functions

• 5% Other
• Special projects as required

Qualifications

• 5-7 years Accounting experience; public accounting company experience desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant required
• National public accounting firm experience strongly preferred
• Experience with month-end closing and year-end audits

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, as well as an understanding of reporting databases, designs and configurations, especially accounting software and reporting modules
• Strong organizational skills
• Confidential and professional manner
• Ability to work under pressure and time limitations
• Must be detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to manage, train and develop staff in a respectful and effective manner
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction:  The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000 DOE

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.  Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000