Aviation Support-Senior Manager

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We are looking for an experienced professional passionate about the business of aviation. This role will report directly to the AVP - Aviation and will be responsible for managing and overseeing finance, accounts payable and regulatory reporting duties for the Aviation department; contributing to Verizon's success at a "high" level and helping us to fulfill our mission. Verizon Aviation consists of highly skilled professionals who deliver unparalleled service by maintaining a daily focus on our team, our customers and the services we provide.

As you use your business and leadership experience, you will add your knowledge to our team by:

• Working within Verizon Aviation to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service.

• Developing, consolidating and managing the annual Aviation expense and capital budgets for all aircraft and base of operation.

• Serving as the primary contact on all issues related to Aviation between various company organizations including:

  • Finance - financial planning & analysis, budgeting and auditing

  • Tax - sales & use tax payments and tracking

  • Legal - contractual obligations

  • Regulatory - compliance with IRS, SEC, FCC and FAA regulations

  • Risk Management - insurance coverage and claims

  • Executive Compensation - imputed income and SEC proxy reporting

• Managing accounts payable process including all administrative, flight operations and maintenance expenses by ensuring timely reconciliation and proper account coding.

• Supporting Flight Scheduling and Operations by reviewing flight log activity to ensure Travel Policy compliance and by preparing monthly/quarterly executive usage reports.

• Accumulating and analyzing aircraft and drone utilization data.

• Participating as an active member of Verizon's Drone Use and Compliance (VZDUC) Team.

• Maintaining Aviation's asset list including aircraft, drones and ground service equipment.

• Communicating with customers, outside business firms and/or employees in other departments to accomplish job tasks.

• Participating as an active member of Verizon Aviation's leadership team by attending and contributing to all staff and strategy meetings.

This is a Hybrid position based at 14 Airport Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.

You'll need to have:

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Experience in data analysis and budgeting.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Risk management experience.

• Computer proficient and accomplished in Google and Microsoft applications.

• Five or more years in aviation or related experience.

• Proven ability to connect and establish a rapport with a wide range of people.

• Familiarity with IRS, SEC, FCC and FAA regulations.

• Ability to be guided in all you do by our core principles of Safety, Integrity, Performance Excellence, Accountability and Social Responsibility.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

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