Senior Accountant

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. 

Safran DSI Testing & Telemetry offers state-of-the-art data acquisition systems, recorders, download stations, RF receivers and transmitters, and telemetry tracking antennas, ensuring reliable mission data management. Additionally, our airborne mission data management systems provide comprehensive solutions for collecting and analyzing mission-critical information.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space. 

POSITION PROFILE:

The senior accountant is responsible for day-to-day and month end accounting and financial reporting duties in support of both the Testing & Telemetry and Space Solutions business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile and analyze financial and business information to prepare journal entries with all relevant backup and approvals
• Complete assigned monthly account reconciliations including supporting schedules and backup
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures including creating and maintaining process documentation and work instructions
• Prepare various internal and external financial, operational and statistical reports including monthly income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
• Contribute to the preparation and validation of recurring and ad hoc presentations
• Support ongoing budget, forecast, and midterm plan activities as required
• Perform ad hoc requests from management and business partners as needed
• Assist in complying with reporting requirements of Safran and Safran DSI
• Support external audit requests and implementation of corrective actions from audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar position
• Strong accounting background in a mid or large size corporation
• Requisite knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong experience using Excel in an accounting and finance function
• Self-starter, able to find, learn, and absorb information quickly
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Requires U.S. Citizenship

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• CPA with some audit experience preferred
• Infor M3 ERP experience

• Experience working for a DoD federal contractor
• Experience working for a company reporting under IAS/IFRS
• Fluency in the French language is a plus
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

TRAVEL: Minimal travel is expected for this role

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

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).