Bridger Aerospace
Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting
Bridger Aerospace, Belgrade, Montana, United States, 59714
Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting
About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years.
Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.
About the Role
Bridger Aerospace is looking for a Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting responsible for managing the execution of the Company's corporate accounting functions, public company financial compliance, and oversight of significant transactions. The Director of Technical Accounting is a key member of the management team and has significant interaction with the CFO and other executive management.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
What You'll Do:
Drives a strong controllership mindset throughout the Company by providing appropriate financial support in the attainment of operating goals and objectives.
Direct financing strategies, analysis, forecasting, and budget management.
Establish, or recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the organization.
Create and monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC regulations.
Oversee financial reporting including forecasting, income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Administer the capital budget program and monitor expenditures against the Board approved capital budget.
Oversee the completion of external financial statement audits and other regulatory audits and reporting.
Assist with the preparation of materials shared with the Board of Directors.
Assists with investor relations including the preparation of conference and other investor materials.
Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
Perform equity plan research and accounting.
Assist with design and implementation of financial information systems.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university
One or more professional certifications – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Minimum of 10 years' experience in corporate finance, accounting, and/or FP&A at a publicly traded company
Exceptional people, project, and client management skills
Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication and responses as needed based upon various situations
Ability to translate complex issues into simple and easy to understand terms
Experience with internal controls and compliance consulting a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines; the ability to work well with all levels of management.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Company performance-based bonus plan
Equity stock-based compensation package
Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
401k with company match
Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
This position is subject to pre-employment essential background check. This position requires obtainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int'l Airport. Bridger Aviation Group, LLC. and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.
About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years.
Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.
About the Role
Bridger Aerospace is looking for a Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting responsible for managing the execution of the Company's corporate accounting functions, public company financial compliance, and oversight of significant transactions. The Director of Technical Accounting is a key member of the management team and has significant interaction with the CFO and other executive management.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
What You'll Do:
Drives a strong controllership mindset throughout the Company by providing appropriate financial support in the attainment of operating goals and objectives.
Direct financing strategies, analysis, forecasting, and budget management.
Establish, or recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the organization.
Create and monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC regulations.
Oversee financial reporting including forecasting, income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Administer the capital budget program and monitor expenditures against the Board approved capital budget.
Oversee the completion of external financial statement audits and other regulatory audits and reporting.
Assist with the preparation of materials shared with the Board of Directors.
Assists with investor relations including the preparation of conference and other investor materials.
Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
Perform equity plan research and accounting.
Assist with design and implementation of financial information systems.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university
One or more professional certifications – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Minimum of 10 years' experience in corporate finance, accounting, and/or FP&A at a publicly traded company
Exceptional people, project, and client management skills
Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication and responses as needed based upon various situations
Ability to translate complex issues into simple and easy to understand terms
Experience with internal controls and compliance consulting a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines; the ability to work well with all levels of management.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Company performance-based bonus plan
Equity stock-based compensation package
Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
401k with company match
Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
This position is subject to pre-employment essential background check. This position requires obtainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int'l Airport. Bridger Aviation Group, LLC. and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.