Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting is responsible for the overall accounting, reporting, and control environment for Technical Operations spare parts inventory and MRO inventory assets. This role owns inventory accounting processes, including the capitalization, transfer, and retirement of assets within the Fixed Asset System, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to Operations Finance and Technical Operations leadership, providing guidance on complex inventory and asset accounting matters, supporting strategic financial initiatives, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Technical Operations inventory accounting, reporting, and control activities

Oversee accounting for spare parts inventory, including capitalization, transfers, and retirements within the Fixed Asset System

Review and approve journal entries, significant asset transactions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules

Prepare and review inventory reporting, asset roll forwards, cash flow analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting

Oversee asset audits and support SOX compliance and internal control requirements

Leverage technology, including AI (and data strategy), to design effective, modern, and streamlined processes, policies and controls

Mentor and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals and cultivate an engaged and highly motivated team

Develop and implement accounting processes and controls to support evolving business needs and organizational growth

Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Technical Operations leadership on inventory and asset accounting matters

Support strategic financial initiatives and business transformation efforts

This role combines technical accounting expertise, large data and analytics, people leadership, financial controllership, and business partnership to ensure the integrity of inventory and asset accounting while supporting the strategic objectives of Technical Operations and Finance.