Director of Finance; H​/F - SAFRAN INC.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

This position reports directly to Safran USA CFO, and is responsible for managing the controlling of SUSA/SHRS/other entities and some other financial activities of Safran USA based in Dallas.

• Ensuring adequate internal controls, integrity of financial statements, reporting, forecasting, planning, costing and continuous improvement in financial and management reporting.
• The head of controlling reports to the CFO and manages a team of 5 controllers in SUSA and 2 controllers in SSNA.
• This is a very hands‑on position with high visibility and daily interactions.
• Work closely with Senior Management of Safran USA in Dallas, including the GM, HR, Tax, Purchasing, Legal etc. and to improve company's financial performance.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close process until the reporting process through BFC‑Convergence (Group financial reporting tool).
• Prepare budgets by leading, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, recommending plans and drives performance improvement through the use of key performance indicators.
• Coordinate with the tax department on tax consolidation matters: tax cash flow, tax consolidation entries in books.
• Ensure controls and procedures are in place. Performs testing and evaluations of the processes according to the SAFRAN internal control process (annual group Internal Control campaign, reporting through I‑CARE).
• Supervise filing of survey report to the Government at a US consolidated level (more than 25 entities in the scope).
• Integrate new entities into the US Group following M&A activities.
• Handle and improve accounting processes and activities: monthly closing, revenue generation, accounts receivable and accounts payables analysis.
• Drive financial and administrative process and system improvements to deliver best in class business and decision‑making support processes, including working with affiliates and SAFRAN SA directions in France HQ.
• Support requirements for Internal Audit, Mazars and Tax auditors.
• Lead team(s) in identifying, quantifying and mitigating risk.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Audit experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience and finance experience in manufacturing environment.
• CPA or CMA Certification.
• Knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS accounting.