Job Description Summary
The Lead Controller is an integral leader within the Unison’s Controllership team and will manage all accounting aspects of one of the Unison’s manufacturing sites. This role plays a critical role in the Unison’s Day to day accounting and financial statements preparation. The Lead Accountant (Financial Controller) is responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities are focused on accounting processes and procedures to drive consistency and predictability into the monthly and quarterly closure of the general ledger and related subledgers. The Lead Controller is responsible for communicating effectively with the Unison’s Controller, as well as the Unison’s Finance leadership team, regarding accounting processes and conclusions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen or green card holder
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- 3 or more years of experience in accounting (technical and/or operational)
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
- Ability to work non-standard business hours during monthly and quarterly close
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Understanding of how operational processes link to the financial statements
Desired Characteristics
- CA, CPA and/or Master of Business Administration is preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of business operations
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional style, including both oral and written communication
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
- Detail-oriented and strong time management skills
- Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
- Compliance & controllership mindset
- Comfortable to execute through uncertainty
- Experience with Standard Chart of Accounts, Hyperion Essbase, Oracle accounting / ERP systems, Microsoft Office products is preferred, but not required
The base pay range for this position is $95900 - $127800 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 12/20/25..
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
