GL Accounting Manager
Englewood, CO (hybrid)
About Jeppesen ForeFlight
Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of aviation software and data, serving pilots, flight departments, airlines, and military operators worldwide. Our products help aviators plan, fly, and stay safe, and our finance team plays a critical role in supporting the growth of a global, subscription-driven business.
Position Summary
The GL Accounting Manager owns the general ledger and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for Jeppesen ForeFlight. This leader manages a team of accountants, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, oversees intercompany and multi-currency accounting across global entities, and maintains a strong internal control environment that supports audit and SOX requirements. The role partners closely with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and business stakeholders. This is not a maintenance role. This position will be required to identify problems, propose solutions and execute on those solutions in a timely manner. Hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week) based in Englewood, CO. Workload increases around period-end close and audit cycles.
Key Responsibilities
Close & General Ledger
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including close calendar, task ownership, and timely, accurate completion.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed asset activity, and other adjustments.
- Own balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure variances and reconciling items are identified and resolved timely.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, account mapping, and ERP configuration in partnership with Finance Systems.
- Prepare and review flux analyses and variance commentary for management reporting.
Intercompany & Multi-Currency
- Oversee intercompany transactions, billing, settlement, and eliminations across legal entities.
- Manage foreign currency remeasurement and translation, FX revaluation, and related reconciliations.
- Coordinate with international finance teams and Treasury on entity-level reporting and cash positions.
Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Own design, documentation, and execution of key GL and close controls in support of SOX 404 compliance.
- Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors; prepare PBC schedules and respond to audit requests.
- Identify control gaps and drive remediation; support management testing and deficiency evaluation.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP; assist with technical accounting memos as needed.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Manage, coach, and develop GL and staff accountants; set priorities, review work, and conduct performance reviews.
- Drive close acceleration, automation, and standardization of reconciliation and journal entry processes.
- Partner with Revenue Accounting, AP, Payroll, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to ensure clean cross-functional handoffs.
- Support special projects, including system implementations, acquisitions integration, and statutory or tax-related reporting.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and foreign currency transactions.
- Experience with SOX controls and working with external auditors.
- Proficiency with a major ERP (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Preferred
- CPA or equivalent certification.
- Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience.
- Experience in a SaaS, software, or technology company, including subscription and deferred revenue conceptsExperience with reconciliation and close-management tools (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast)
- Experience in a multinational or acquisition-driven environment.
Core Competencies
Attention to detail and accuracy; analytical and problem-solving ability; ownership and accountability; collaborative leadership; adaptability in a fast-paced, growing environment; and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Why You Should Join (USA):
At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
- Open PTO Policy
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
- 12 Weeks Paid Parent Leave
- Flight Training Rewards
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $122,000-$150,000
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