Aviation Accounting Manager - Contractor

Job Description:

The Aviation Accounting Manager will be a critical business partner to the aviation teams and be responsible for overseeing key accounting processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in U.S., and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and business support. The ideal candidate will operate independently, solve complex problems, and drive process improvements while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform account reconciliations across multiple software programs to general ledger data and spare parts inventory records.
• Track, reconcile and report maintenance inventory and part consumption. 
• Ensure the accuracy of general ledger by reviewing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, preparing necessary adjustments and booking entries to ensure completeness.
• Reconcile, and prepare entries for prepaid expenses, amortization schedules, fixed assets and other accounts.
• Identify and report expense data to capitalize assets as it relates to aviation expenses. 
• Collaborate and assist in the month, quarter and year-end closing process, ensuring the accuracy of financial system entries and adjustments while meeting strict financial deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Review financial data and reports to prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for internal and external audit requirements. 
• Prepare results summary and fluctuation and trends analyses to relevant management teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, or other relevant accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting requirements and other projects as needed.

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience accounting experience, with a strong background in accrual accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger audits 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a healthcare, life sciences, or aviation industry.
• Ability to travel between Bozeman, MT, Andover, MA and Dallas, TX as needed to facilitate month-end close and other projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.

Location: Bozeman, MT or Andover, MA, with ability to travel to Dallas, TX preferred

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.