Job description
Department: FinanceOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Assistant Manager Controller supports our Purpose by leading a Team to perform invoice accuracy audits, payment run validations, department metrics, and invoice workflow system support. Thi s role will represent Accounts Payable in continuous improvement e ngagements to communicate the Southwest business requirements and controls. The Assistant Manager Controller is an innovative thinker who looks forward to building strong relationships with their Team, Leadership, and internal bu siness partners.
Additional Details:
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences .
Job Summary
Manages a team in the day-to-day activities in a predominately back-office support processing/transactional environment. Provides input on controls, processes, and strategy to maximize compliance, productivity, and scalability of department. Serves as a subject matter expert on Company-wide and Finance projects having deep process and technical knowledge of relevant financial systems, processes, and associated integrations.
Model the Southwest Way
Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
Responsibilities
Assist Manger with department and system controls, processes, policies, and procedures to confirm they are operating effectively, and reviewed and updated as appropriate
Support Manager in translating Team expectations into actionable steps, and clearly communicate Team’s responsibilities and processes; monitor transactions and measure results; and prioritize work and resources to meet expected results
Provides input on controls, processes, and strategy to maximize compliance, productivity, and scalability of Department.
Collect department transactional data, analyze and compile for presentation to Leadership
Collaborate with Business and Technology resources on financial and operational system upgrades, modifications, process improvements and projects, and advise on associated internal control requirements and potential risks
Communicate with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, or others to understand industry or business trends
Develop ideas to improve processes, improve efficiency and increase profits
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of process and industry best-practices and manages Team through continuous improvement to maximize compliance, productivity, and scalability
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
Knowledge of collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Skilled in effectively communicating information and ideas in a concise and compelling story-line using all forms of communication, tailoring tone, style and content to the intended audience
Ability to anticipate future or strategic trends within the industry and assessing implications for the Department
Ability to translate Company objectives into day-to-day activities and behaviors
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Preferred experience with SOX Control Process/Control Ownership
Preferred experience with project management
Preferred knowledge of data analytics Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
Financial and operations systems and/or processes
Presentation and explanation of financial results to various levels of leadership
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
Must have the flexibility to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, and Company holidays
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $92,950.00 per year to $103,300.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement -when Southwest profits, you profit***
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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