Budget Analyst
American Eurocopter (Dallas, Texas)

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Who we are:

American Eurocopter is a leading provider of helicopters in the U.S. for military, commercial, police enforcement, homeland defense and other operators. The nearly 400 customers flying some 1,300 Eurocopter rotary-wing aircraft in the United States include the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard; the U.S. Border Patrol; U.S. Customs; FBI; federal, state and local government agencies; hospitals and emergency medical services; corporate and business customers, and tourism operators.

Where we are:

American Eurocopter’s U.S. operations are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, and a new facility at Columbus, Mississippi.

Who are we looking for:

Budget Analyst

This position will primarily provide support in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting areas. It will also aid in the enhancement of current accounting procedures and practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of the business plan. Assist in scheduling information requirements, coordinating economic and commercial assumptions across all Lines of Business and departmental operating budgets. They will also be responsible for all data input of business plans and budgets. Prepare forecasts (EAC – Estimate at Completion) on an as needed basis across functional organizations and Lines of Business activities. Assist in the establishment and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for protection of company assets and to streamline functions. Assist in the establishment and implementation of sound internal controls throughout AEC. Assist in the establishment of cost procedures and reporting as they relate to the LUH contract. Review and maintain models for inventory obsolescence, power by the hour, parts service agreement, used aircraft valuation, and warranty reserve analysis. Direct the preparation of regular and special reports and analyses reflecting costs and trends, and the status of assigned functions. Recommend or establish new or revised accounting policies and procedures to optimize accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of data and reports. Review and revise current internal reporting based on required external reporting so as to maintain a consistent emphasis on key criteria. Review internal calculations for establishing standards for labor and overhead rates, burden rates, extended warranty factor, sales returns and allowance factors, and the capitalized freight factors. And to review the methodology used to establish these standards/factors. Orchestrate the completion of special projects, as they become known. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also be required to perform other tasks as assigned. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with external customers and all levels of company management, including senior management. Ability to use mainframe and personal computers and associated hardware and software.

Education

BS/BBA degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred.

Experience

Requires a minimum of six years directly related experience within an Accounting/Finance function. Experience must have included responsibility for company wide budget preparation and interfacing with senior management. Must be able to effectively coordinate the efforts of functional departments in the preparation and analysis of financial plans and in implementing procedures for the appropriate control and collection of costs. Must maintain a high degree of integrity and strict confidence due to exposure to significant confidential information.

How to apply:

 

Visit us at http://www.jobs.eurocopter.com and reference Requisition #08-076

We are an EEO Employer.