Why Work for Frontier Airlines?
At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline – it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.
What We Stand For
Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers – we’re not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Work Perks
At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:
- Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
- Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
- Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
- Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
- Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
- Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.
Who We Are
Frontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.
What Will You Be Doing?
The Director, Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting oversees the control of accounts and records of the general ledger and is responsible for all close activities and is the primary liaison with the external auditors. Will work closely with technical accounting to develop and implement new policies and will assist on certain technical matters. Other responsibilities include ownership of the Company’s financial statements and compliance activities. This role will be a thought leader on process improvement and will be a trusted resource and partner to various other functions inside and outside the organization.
Essential Functions
- Lead the monthly closing process
- Analyze financial information to record transactions, review and verify accuracy
- Oversee the control of accounts and records in the general ledger
- Ensure all balance sheet account reconciliations are timely prepared and reviewed
- Act as a trusted advocate and partner regarding new accounting and reporting rules and will lead the implementation and execution of such updates and changes
- Work closely with technical accounting to understand and implement the impacts of complex accounting transactions and will help to present such impacts to the function heads in finance and accounting and other functions as appropriate
- Play a pivotal role in development of financial systems to ensure compliance and make recommendations when alternatives are available
- Hire, train, mentor and evaluate performance of staff
- Review of various periodic government agency filings
- Coordinate the year-end audit and quarterly reviews by independent auditors
Other Functions
- Preparation of miscellaneous analyses of financial data when required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Certified Public Accountant required
- 8+ years’ experience focused in accounting (may be concurrent with management experience), public accounting company experience desirable
- 4+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a similar corporate work environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements
- Prior large multifunction budget preparation experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as an understanding of databases, designs and configurations, especially accounting software and reporting modules
- Knowledge of airline industry accounting practices and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven ability to meet hard deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks
- Demonstrated analytical ability and strong organizational skills
- Ability to clearly and efficiently communicate financial results and assumptions in verbal or written formats to internal and external constituencies
- Problem-solving attitude, results and goal-oriented
- Motivated self-starter who can drive change, improve processes, and provide sound solutions to complex and routine business issues
- Excellent judgment
- Ability to manage, train and develop managers and staff in a respectful and effective manner
- Ability to plan and organize multiple projects and tasks under strict deadlines
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Supervision Received
Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.
Positions Supervised
Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting (fleet)
Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting
Range: $141,900.00 – $177,375.00
At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.