Location: US-VA-Tysons (McLean)
Job ID: 2022-0020
# of Positions Type: 1
Experience: 10
Category: Finance and Accounting - Supervisor, Finance

External Description

Accounting, Finance & Reporting Supervisor

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 64,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Supervisor, Finance for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia. As an essential role in the Finance Department, the Supervisor, Finance is responsible for the supervision and guidance of multiple areas including Asset Management, Cash Management, General Ledger, Payroll, Budget & Reporting, and preparation of the Association's annual audit and ad hoc analytics, inclusive. They supervise general ledger/financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely recordation of Association activity, as well as that of affiliated organizations, and the reporting of same to management and government authorities. As such, they are responsible for coordinating, directing, monitoring, and reporting the receipt and processing of a large volume and variety of transactions with members, airlines, and vendors, while overseeing the workflow of the department, tracking progress, and ensuring department and Association objectives are being met.

On an ongoing basis, they support diverse project teams responsible for the successful implementation of Association financial system enhancements, upgrades, and transitions, working with leads to determine best practices and implement the most effective business processes and improve system efficiencies. This usually requires attendance at related working sessions, generating and evaluating alternatives collaboratively with implementation team members, and participating in validation of migrated data and testing of department processes.

They work closely with management across the Association, in accordance with the Association's Administrative Manual and Constitution and By-Laws. In all respects, they work in conjunction with the Comptroller and/or the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Travel: 5 - 10%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master's degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
•    Certified Public Accountant (CPA); knowledge of accounting and auditing principles (GAAP) required.
•    Ten (10) years of related experience required.
•    Previous management experience.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction - including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building with all levels of staff - for effective interaction with contacts, internal and external.
•    Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands and multiple tasks concurrently.
•    Experience leading project management efforts within an organization, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a department or larger unit, with the proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.
•    Experience in the airline industry and/or collective bargaining a plus. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.
•    Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects.
•    Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint required. Tableau preferred.

Physical Demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and occasionally internationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

Relocation Not Provided

Sponsorship not available for this position.

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