GL Accounting Manager

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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