I. SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to prepare and analyze financial and statistical information and results of various operational and administrative areas of North American Airlines. This position serves as a financial expert and liaison to areas, as assigned.
To apply, please go to: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=472508
Please be advised this position is located in NYC at JFK International Airport.
Must pass 10-year background check and drug screen to be eligible to work at North American Airlines.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Please note that North American Airlines is not currently sponsoring H-1B Visas for this position.
AAE/EOE
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares, analyzes and distributes various statistical information for use by Financial Planning & Analysis and other operating and administrative areas of NAA. Analyzes and evaluates financial and statistical information to identify trends, drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares monthly actual versus plan reports and performs variance analysis.
• Analyzes monthly preliminary financial results to assist with the general ledger close process. Identifies and assists with the resolution of errors, including ensuring coding of expenses matches budget prepared by NAA departments.
• Provides support to NAA operating and administrative departments in the budget development process and in the analysis of monthly and quarterly results.
• Provides ongoing assistance to operational managers in addressing budget and financial matters.
• Acts as subject matter expert within Finance department regarding results and issues of assigned areas.
• Designs spreadsheets, reports and presentations for ad-hoc analysis.
• Must be focused and possess a strong ability to multitask
• Meet stringent deadlines with a positive attitude
• Performs other functions and duties as needed and/or assigned by the Manager, Financial Analysis and Budgets.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field and a minimum two years prior work experience in financial analysis is required. Airline industry experience desirable.
B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Aptitude for analyzing data and explaining variances utilizing spreadsheets.
• Self-confident, energetic, tenacious, analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and focus on deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work well under pressure with different personality types and in difficult situations.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must possess superior communication skills (written and verbal); must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
• Ability to identify problems, their sources, and their potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-to-day operations without interruption.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
C. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None. This is not a safety-sensitive position.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
A. Travel Requirements
Minimal Traveler (0-5% travel): The incumbent will be required to travel on occasion. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
B. Physical Demands
This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder-level as well as bend, kneel, or crouch. This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
C. Work Environment
The incumbent works in an office environment.