Controller Projects Consultant

$100,700 - $111,900/Yr

Southwest Airlines - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

The Controller Projects Consultant at Southwest Airlines plays a crucial role in supporting the Revenue Accounting Projects Team by collaborating with cross-functional teams on various commercial, enterprise, and technology projects. This position focuses on evaluating the impact of departmental and company initiatives on finance systems, processes, and procedures, while maintaining internal controls and mitigating financial risks. The consultant is expected to drive their own career development while contributing to a positive customer experience and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with project teams on enterprise-wide technology projects, system upgrades, and process improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to analyze financial and operational data and provide options regarding expected changes.
• Coordinate methods to execute, test, and implement project deliverables while balancing stakeholder needs.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the airline industry and finance functions to evaluate impacts to systems and processes.
• Provide recommendations to maintain or improve the integrity of financial systems through periodic testing and validation.
• Generate ideas for high-level performance improvement opportunities for finance and enterprise-wide projects.
• Prepare and present ad hoc analyses and reports describing financial and operational impacts in layman's terms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Advanced level experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Management Information Systems
• Specialized knowledge in financial and business risks and impacts
• Experience in financial system master data and integrations
• Technology project support and testing experience
• Skilled in project management of complex, enterprise-wide technology and process improvement projects

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Skilled in effectively communicating information and ideas to various audiences
• Ability to challenge assumptions and work towards mutually agreed outcomes
• Ability to anticipate future trends within the industry

Benefits

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights for you and eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions up to 9.3%
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contributions when Southwest profits
• Competitive health insurance coverage starting from the first day of employment