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Manager, Accounting Automation (Fort Worth, TX, US)

American Airlines • Manager, Accounting Automation (Fort Worth, TX, US) • 1d ago

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The role sits within the Accounting Automation team and leads transformational initiatives to modernize the tools and applications that support Accounting and Finance operations. It oversees the maintenance and enhancement of the Accounting and Finance application portfolio, including coordination with vendors on product development and release schedules. The position also partners with stakeholders to deliver automated, innovative process improvements and provides mentorship to team members.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly nonessential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
Interacts with leadership to help set direction and prioritize Accounting & Finance technology product initiatives
Serves as a business liaison between technology and the team members that serve in Accounting & Finance
Provides status reports according to the information needs of the stakeholders
Works closely with internal & external audit groups
Supports Accounting & Finance application administrative tasks such as master data maintenance, user provisioning, interface support and application configurations
Coordinates Accounting & Finance application testing and implementation adhering to SDLC controls (system deployment life cycle)
Acts as an Accounting & Finance business point-of-contact for the IT Desktop Support Team and other service desks
Experience using data analytics to drive new business streamlining opportunities, measure, and track OKRs
Assists with development of training plans, curriculum and web course review for team development and mentoring
Supports in the development of training material for Accounting & Finance Business Units as well as development of training plans for upskilling team members

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or other related field or equivalent experience
5 years of financial system integration experience
Experience in Project Management or Consulting
Experience in data mapping, data translation, data governance

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

In-depth understanding of financial and accounting systems and processes
2+ years of SAP financials general ledger experience
SOX or audit experience or familiarity
Microsoft Power BI or other dashboard query experience
Experience in low code/no code tools such as workflow automation (Alteryx) or agent build (Copilot)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

SAP Financials Knowledge
Cognos or other reporting BI tool knowledge
Communicator with proven skills in consulting with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and external stakeholders
Great teamwork and collaboration skills
Proven attention to detail and organization skills
Experience driving change and improving end to end source to pay process
Change management experience
Demonstrated experience with analysis and problem solving
Proven experience troubleshooting and solution design
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.