Onsite Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting

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About the role

  • Manager of Fixed Asset Accounting overseeing accounting for aircraft and software assets at JetBlue. Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and manages financial reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the team responsible for the accounting of aircraft fleet (owned and leased), ground fixed assets, and software assets, including related depreciation, amortization, and impairment assessments
  • Maintain reconciliation of fixed asset system to general ledger
  • Lead depreciation forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Partner with Fleet Strategy, IT, Infrastructure, Treasury and Technical Operations on new transactions providing accounting guidance and analyses on corporate initiatives
  • Review fixed asset purchase, sale, lease, and modification contracts to determine proper accounting treatment
  • Prepare and review technical accounting memos and documentation supporting key accounting judgments
  • Develop and maintain fixed asset accounting policies, and procedures
  • Support SEC reporting and other regulatory filings, including preparation and review of footnote and MD&A disclosures
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing audit deliverables as needed
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Recommend improvements to the efficiency of the accounting process and timeliness of deliverables
  • Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support the engagement, growth, and goal achievement
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
  • Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Five (5) years’ experience in accounting roles, including public accounting and/or with a public company
  • Proven understanding of accounting theory and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Available for overnight travel (10%)
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
  • Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Previous airline industry experience
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter who possesses a sense of urgency and an ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands
  • Previous experience with supervising others
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • crewmember stock purchase plan
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • free space available travel on JetBlue

Job title

Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$81,000 - $136,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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