About the job

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We’re hiring an Operational Finance Manager to help drive our continued success!

Purpose of the role

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Operational Finance Manager is responsible for leading operational financial activities and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the organization. This role partners closely with Global Finance, FP&A, and business leaders to optimize financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive standardization and efficiency across sites. As a people leader, the role also develops and guides the operational financial team while supporting audits, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Here are the daily responsibilities of an Operational Finance Manager:

• Lead and coach operational financial team members including invoice and financial analysts
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes within a short timeframe. i.e accurate, complete, and timely entry of financial transactions into the ERP system, including invoicing, credits to the customer, and journal entries
• Work directly with Global Finance to ensure compliance with accounting guidelines, reporting timelines and internal control policies
• Partner with the FP&A team, business units and department heads to identify, develop and implement financial and operational process improvements
• Facilitate standardization of processes and responsibilities across sites that lead to higher efficiency and improved management
• Provide recommendations on financial system structure changes as necessary and actively participate in system implementations impacting overall efficiency
• Assist business with governance over fixed assets and inventory management
• Actively participate to internal/external audits

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of operational accounting and/or financial reporting experience, with previous leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge in financial processes, procedures and reporting
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate, interpret, and reconcile financial data
• Strong knowledge and working experience with Microsoft office products, especially Excel
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments across multifunctional disciplines
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned areas and employees within a multiple project setting

Work Environment:

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.

• Position requires full-time presence at our Bridgeport, WV facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.

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Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person