About AirLife
At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, this position oversees the preparation of the annual budget and its projections for our manufacturing operation in Juarez and our AirLife 3PFG (Buy Ins). Develops and implements internal administrative policies, coordinates internal audits, as well as external audits under U.S. accounting standards, preparing various reports and financial statements to optimize control levels.
Main responsibilities
• Supervise the coordination of the annual budget and provide support to calculate standard product costs, preparing comparative studies that justify operational changes.
• Supervise and coordinate statistical and financial reporting, providing flexible and appropriate service to Plant Operation Leader and other internal and external users.
• Consolidate Mexico and U.S. ledgers information to report Plant performance to Operations and Corporate.
• Together with the Materials Manager, supervise the annual physical inventory and reconcile it with the books, including reevaluation and physical inventories of fixed assets according to corporate policies.
• Supervise appropriate inventory cycle counts compliance according to company policies and controls. Analyze and approve adjustments resulting from cycle counts.
• Ensure daily accounting entries accurately and timely reflect company activities; supervise the monthly closing process.
• Supervise and finalize the preparation of the annual financial statement in computerized format.
• Review new investment projects to ensure proper and reasonable calculations; verify available capital and monitor investment by project.
• Oversee the safeguarding and updating of fixed asset documentation and protection through insurance coverage and control procedures.
• Oversee preparation of external U.S. audit schedules and coordinate all related matters with audit personnel.
• Manage and coordinate departmental personnel using management and motivation techniques.
• Support manufacturing personnel in the transfer of new products and projects, as well as in preparing product quotations.
• Ensure accounting and financial systems are efficient and optimized for internal control and financial reporting, providing proper technical and accounting support for system maintenance.
• Maintain cordial and effective communication with corporate personnel, ensuring timely and accurate information from the plant.
• Supervise proper financial management of Buying activities, support the team managing this operation, and present monthly results to corporate headquarters.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Focus on achieving our Company mission.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
• Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.
• Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
• Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Certified Public Accountant (Postgraduate Degree preferred)
• 4-5 years of combined Finance management experience (Controller preferred). Strong Cost Accounting background.
• Fluent in English and Spanish both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the current Quality systems and ISO 14000.
• General knowledge in accounting, budgeting, cost management, capital, and fixed assets
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to manage human relations.
Quality policy
At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance with Regulatory Requirements.
DEIA statement
At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.