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Title: Finance Manager

Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number: 15639

SUMMARY: The Finance Manager will be responsible for analyzing and reporting business unit performance, supporting business leaders and cross functional teams to drive profitable growth and return on investment, and leading and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and report business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis, focusing on critical business drivers.

• Partner with Accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial statements, including monthly close processes.

• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts including free cash flow.

• Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal financial performance by product line.

• Assist with external audit requests.

• Assist with financial models prepared in support of new business.

• Maintain frequent communication with and provide guidance and support to AAR leadership.

• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial and operational performance.

• Build partnerships and strong rapport with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Work on problems of diverse scope with a thorough analysis of data and industry insight.

• Efficiently utilize & master data systems to improve reporting and analysis.

• Assist and/or lead Ad hoc requests.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong background in accounting principles and concepts

• Commitment to company values and ethics

• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately

• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy

• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written Communication skills. Must be able to prepare presentations that effectively and succinctly communicate objectives.

• Organization: detail oriented and always comes prepared

• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

• Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university

• 5 years of related experience

• CPA Preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced Pivot table skills.

• Infor/Lawson, PBCS & DOMO experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through the career section on www.aarcorp.com.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.