Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Company Description

Senior plc is an international, market‑leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high‑technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high‑pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945 and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop and ISO‑certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high‑pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide 'total resource' system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Provides leadership across the organization in all areas of financial matters, including ensuring timely financial closes, financial reporting, budget preparation and variance analysis, all requiring a strong foundation in cost accounting concepts. Leads the preparation of and cross‑functional alignment on operational and financial KPIs, while maintaining a system of strong internal controls leading to reliable and accurate financial statements, audit readiness and conformity in accounting practices with IFRS.

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Manage and direct the Finance and Accounting team.
• Responsible for the month end closing process.
• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in the areas of income; expenses; and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Maintain a documented system of controls over accounting transactions, policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of department budgets, review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Provide management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Lead the Annual Physical Inventory.
• Manage the Company's capital budget for PP&E.
• Ensure the proper classification, appropriate valuation and existence for all balance sheet accounts, through monthly reconciliations.
• Timely resolution of unreconciled account variances.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies and the Corporate office, including sales & use tax, fixed asset impairments, environmental reporting requirements and other financial attestations.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Controllers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree with major studies in accounting and/or finance or related field with a minimum of 8 years related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of progressively responsible professional accounting background.
• Strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, payroll, budgets, internal auditing, credits and collections, & cash and banking.
• Aerospace and/or manufacturing background is required.

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