Senior Manager, Accounting

Safran SA

Costa Mesa, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$98,320–$154,500 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Automation, Aviation Industry, Balance Sheet, Billing, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budgeting, Cash Applications, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Credit and Collections, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Relations, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Genetics, Green Transportation, International Business, Journal Entries, Leadership, Loans, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Military, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operations, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Costa Mesa, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Senior Manager, Accounting

Published 05.01.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Finance and management Location : Costa Mesa , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $98,320 - $154,500

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Published 05.01.2026

Job Description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience.

The Senior Manager, Accounting, directs/manages/supervises one or more of various accounting support functions including order entry/billing, credit/collections, AP/AR, cash application and extensions of credit through research and analysis of financial documents. This role is a key member of the Shared Service team and may manage the activities of a team that may be first-level managers, supervisors, and/or individual contributors. This role also leads process improvement initiatives, ensures the timely payment of invoices, proper accounting period recognition, and effective cash management. The position reports to the Shared Services Finance Director. In this role, you may be responsible to oversee one or more of the following finance divisions: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, or Reporting/Tax.

Summary of Duties:

Direct, hire, train, motivate, and evaluate Accounts Payable team members to ensure high performance and engagement.

Overseeing daily department operations of the Accounts Payable department, such as disbursing checks, processing EFT payments, oversee supplier accounts, to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time and aligned with established procedures.

Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and client records.

Compile, analyze, and report financial information to management, auditors, regulatory agencies as required.

Establish and monitor departmental goals, objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Develop, implement, improve, and enforce budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy, efficiency and mitigate risk.

Build and maintain relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and lenders.

Performs all tasks and projects assigned under minimal supervision.

Executes special assignments and tasks as requested or needed and provide thorough and timely updates on progress.

Manage and guide a staff of Accounts Payable specialists, including coordination with accounts payable personnel in Mexico.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by conducting process analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.

Evaluate and implement automation solutions and digitization tools to enhance performance.

Identify, report, and monitor ERP or technical issues, ensuring timely follow up and resolution.

Create, analyze, and comment on indicators related to supplier invoice management. Establish and monitor manage KPIs, implement corrective actions where needed, and communicate progress to senior management.

Job Requirements

Summary of Duties (may vary depending on the Finance function they are assigned):

Implement procedures to increase efficiencies in daily operations. Oversee activities related to month-end, quarter-end, and/or year-end closings as necessary.

Act as a liaison for ad hoc reporting and audit requests from other internal departments.

Provide direction on escalated billing, credit/collections, or AP/AR issues.

Manage the AR balance for 10+ reporting units

Responsible for 25% of the cash flow globally

Maintain on-going relationships with large key customers/suppliers

Prepare AP/AR, finance reports to Cabin management team

Prepare weekly and monthly AR cash forecast

Prepare monthly cash distribution budgets

Interact with customers/suppliers and upper management to resolve collection and/or invoice issues

Reconcile all cash receipts

Perform month end A/R, A/P, GL closing procedures

Respond to inquiries from lenders

Maintain the customer/supplier master file

Assist with company and client audits

Interact with customers, suppliers, and upper management to resolve collection and/or invoice issues.

Complete a thorough, in-depth analysis of new credit requests, credit Change requests, renewals and annual relationship reviews.

Recommend risk rating changes,after an analysis is completed

Perform the end of the month closing procedures, including journal entries and roll forward

Prepare annual tax package for external tax preparers

Prepare and submit regular tax filings to include state, Canada, property taxes, business licenses

Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting

Oversee preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliationsand liaison with site controllers

Analyze customer/supplier accounts for errors and make necessary corrections

Review monthly invoicing for proper account, amount, and period

Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment

Executes under only general supervision, special assignments and tasks

Education: Bachelors degree in business;

Experience: 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting related functions such as AR, general ledger, financial reporting and tax procedures with 2 years of leadership experience; 10 years overall experience preferred

Computer Skill: Microsoft Office and Windows operating system.

Other Skills: Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate, written and verbal communication skills.

Description: Senior level.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, were cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, lets shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Senior Manager, Accounting

Safran SA

Costa Mesa, CA

About the Company

Safran SA