Accounting, Finance & Reporting Supervisor

Accounting, Finance & Reporting Supervisor

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 78,000 pilots at 41 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Supervisor, Finance for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia.  As an essential role in the Finance Department, the Supervisor, Finance is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple accounting, finance, and budget operations including Asset Management, Cash & Investment Management, General Ledger, Payroll, and Budget & Reporting.  They supervise teams preparing various financial reports and budget analyses to ensure accurate and timely recordation of Association activity, as well as that of affiliated organizations, and the reporting of same to management and governmental authorities as required.  As such, they are responsible for coordinating, directing, and monitoring teams that report the receipt and processing of a large volume and variety of transactions with members, airlines, and vendors while overseeing the workflow of the department, tracking progress, and ensuring departmental and Association objectives are being met.

On an ongoing basis, they support diverse project teams responsible for the successful implementation of Association financial system enhancements, upgrades, and transitions, working with leads to determine best practices and implement the most effective business processes and improve system efficiencies.  This usually requires attendance at related working sessions, generating and evaluating alternatives collaboratively with implementation team members, and participating in validation of migrated data and testing of department processes.

They communicate organizational needs, oversee employees’ performance, and provide guidance and support to establish guidelines, priorities, and procedures required to accomplish departmental objectives. They work closely with management across the Association, in accordance with the Association’s Administrative Manual and Constitution and By-Laws.  In all respects, they work seamlessly in conjunction with the Comptroller and/or the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Travel:  5 - 10%.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace.  We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, neurodiversity, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or related field, from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree or completion of post-graduate courses in related field preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant a plus.
• Ten (10) years of related experience required.
• Previous management experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction - including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building with all levels of staff - for effective interaction with contacts, internal and external.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands and multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience leading project management efforts within an organization, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a department or larger unit, with the proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met.
• Experience in the airline industry and/or collective bargaining a plus. At management discretion, significant and in-depth, directly applicable, experience may be substituted for some of the above requirements.
• Must possess exceptional time management skills; be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; and, transition easily between projects.
• Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint required.  Tableau preferred.

Physical Demands:

Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and occasionally internationally).  May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 11% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required!  The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• 15 days paid vacation and 12 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
• Generous sick and bereavement leave;
• Competitive parental leave;
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
• Retiree health plan;
• Education Assistance Program; and,
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
• Partial remote work opportunities.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:  $108,519.00 –$148,424.00

Relocation Not Provided

Sponsorship not available for this position.