MD, Division Finance

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Why you'll love this jobThe Managing Director, Division Finance oversees all aspects of the division operating and headcount planning process and coordinates budget and financial results with Corporate Finance, Division Senior Management, and Corporate Accounting to ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines, policies, and procedures.  What you'll doThis list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  

Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

Oversees financial planning and budgeting for the organization

Coordinates and prepares annual operating and headcount budgets

Coordinates with the division and Corporate Finance regarding various cost control, strategic, and financial initiatives; monitors and reports monthly spending performance

Assists division management in the preparation and analysis of headcount, capital, and operating expense requests

Collaborates with external and internal customers on invoice issues

Reviews/approves All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/training;
Advanced Degree (MBA) or Advanced Certification (CPA) preferred   10 years of progressive leadership experience managing cross-departmental team
10 years of experience with financial processes and systems

Prior experience with budget tracking, variance reporting, cost analysis, and developing & reporting performance metrics

Skills, Licenses & Certifications Demonstrates the highest standards or personal ethics and integrity

Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment & initiative in making decisions Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking ability

Exceptional team building, leadership, and decision-making skills

Ability to explain financial and accounting concepts to non-financial audiences

Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills and build collaborative relationships with, and consensus amongst, multiple stakeholders with varying points of view Ability to coach, mentor, and serve as a role model for all Finance team members Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written

Proven ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Ability to be flexible in rapidly changing conditions and priorities, and to redirect managers and teams toward new objectives; ability to embrace ambiguity and enable clarity

Proficiency in financial software, project management and BI tools including the Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion, Alteryx, and SAPWhat you'll getFeel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
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