Assistant Controller - Commercial Engines

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West Chester, PA
In-Office
129K-172K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
The Assistant Controller manages financial compliance, technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
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Job Description SummaryThe Assistant Controller for Commercial Engines will be responsible for supporting GE Aerospace’s priority of providing accurate, timely and GAAP-compliant financial information for use by internal and external stakeholders. The role will support the Commercial Engines Controller with operational and technical accounting matters and deliverables. Key responsibilities include driving technical accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP standards, supporting the preparation, review, and submission of data requests for 10-Q/10-K filings, maintaining financial and operational internal controls, and leading accounting process simplification through the application of Lean principles.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide and document technical accounting guidance on leasing, revenue recognition, contractual liabilities and financial statement disclosures
  • Proactively communicate with Finance and FP&A to ensure the impact of accounting matters are understood and forecasted timely
  • Assist with the review of Commercial Engines balance sheets and align commentary with operational drivers across product lines
  • Assist with preparing the quarterly Commercial Engines and Services (CES) Financial Reporting Package (FRP)
  • Review quarterly disclosure requests, including RPO
  • Partner with the Commercial Engines Controller on strategic initiatives, such as reducing close cycle time
  • Lead annual and semi-annual reviews across product lines, including impairment reviews (e.g., intangibles and fixed assets) and physical inventories
  • Review and approve monthly lease engine payments
  • Maintain and update Commercial Engines SOPs
  • Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and remediate deficiencies timely
  • Drive adherence to U.S. GAAP, GE GAP, and GE Aerospace SOPs
  • Champion FLIGHT DECK by applying Lean principles, developing standard work, and using structured problem solving

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or college
  • 8-15 years of experience in accounting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Characteristics

  • Proven analytical and organizational ability
  • Proven capability to plan and execute several projects simultaneously
  • Proven ability to deliver results on time
  • Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
  • Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive change with urgency

The base pay range for this position is $128,800.00 - 171,700.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 01/26/26.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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