Director, Finance and Accounting Technology

American Airlines It Leader

Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Role Overview

We're looking for an IT leader that has a proven track record of inspiring and leading delivery organizations through transformation - someone that has exhibited the ability to make strategic sourcing decisions, ask the right questions of technical teams, and can communicate complex technical solutions to business partners in a non-technical, yet impactful manner. The role provides the vision and strategic direction for developing IT solutions in support of the Finance organization, which includes Corporate Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Refunds and Payments.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of all solutions including architecture, development, and operational support of finance systems

Drives organizational structure, process, and cultural improvements that result in rapid delivery and consistent execution of IT solutions

Develops and presents business case and related ROI to senior management for justification of investment in technology solutions

Partners with internal customers and with external vendors to manage system development and maintain system operational standards

Manages and directs software, hardware, and telecommunication providers, using Agile and DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiencies and accelerate delivery

Leads, mentors, and grows a global workforce across multiple time zones to enable smooth and on-time delivery of various initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field

10 years of experience with infrastructure technologies and software development

7 years of technology leadership experience, including development, infrastructure, and architecture teams

Experience in the application of technology and financial practices related to technology investments

IT Operations experience for vital and / or critical systems

Skills

Demonstrates the highest standards or personal ethics and integrity

Excellent understanding of end-user needs, leading technologies, and applications

Demonstrated ability to deliver major system implementations

Proven ability to manage internal and external resources, as well as manage relationships with 3rd party providers and partners

Experience leading, mentoring and growing multi-sourced global development teams (internal, external, on / offshore)

Demonstrated ability to solve, and to lead others in solving, complex analytical problems

Willingness to take calculated risks and manage them

Ability to drive clarity and consensus in various situations

Ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Ability to be self-driven with a natural aptitude for engaging employees in multiple workgroups

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively and clearly communicate a strategic vision; ability explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Proficient with Microsoft Office software

Benefits

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer :

Travel Perks : Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.

Health Benefits : On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.

Wellness Programs : We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.

401(k) Program : Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.

Additional Benefits : Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.