LanzaJet, Inc.
Manager, Global & Technical Accounting
Deerfield, IL - Full Time
Manager, Global & Technical Accounting
Location: Deerfield, IL
Company Overview
Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!
LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology producer and provider committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. LanzaJet's patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is expected to deliver 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030.
Founded in 2020, LanzaJet is backed by investors British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui, Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth, here in the United States and globally.
LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years and has been approved and used in global commercial flights by airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA.
Ranked #8 for Innovation Culture across U.S. companies by Fortune Magazine, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.
In January 2024, LanzaJet opened the world’s first ethanol-to-SAF plant. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10M gallons of SAF and RD.
LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF and paving the way for a net-zero future in key regions like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.
We’re a group of innovators committed to making a sustainable future a reality today. At LanzaJet, we believe Someday is Now – that’s why we’re leading the charge in sustainable fuels.
We’re taking off! Join us and be a part of our fast-growing team!
About the Role
Manager, Global & Technical Accounting
The Manager, Global & Technical Accounting, has a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial activities of the international subsidiaries and joint ventures, including managing the day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards. This position will also have an integral part in assisting in setting up new international entities. The position will report to the Corporate Controller and work closely with the Manager, Corporate Accounting, as well as other stakeholders within the company to ensure the financial integrity and optimization of the Company’s international subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee accounting operations: Manage the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and payroll of the company’s international subsidiaries and joint ventures which involves communicating and managing the external accounting teams.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information to internal and external stakeholders related to the company’s international subsidiaries and joint ventures.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with relevant US and International accounting standards, regulations, and tax requirements. Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits for the company’s international subsidiaries and joint ventures and implement any necessary changes to maintain compliance.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Working with the FP&A Team, complete the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts for the company’s international subsidiaries and joint ventures. Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making by working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Review, report trends, and conduct analyses from the international subsidiary and join venture financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, and Key Financial Ratios.
- New Entity Creation: Responsible for assisting in all new international subsidiary and joint venture creation, including organizational structure, researching tax implications, opening new bank accounts, as well as other duties.
- Manage (Internal and External) Accounting Staff: Recruit, train, and supervise accounting staff, ensuring their professional development and the achievement of performance objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA highly desirable with a strong technical background
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with 3-5 years in a managerial role
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with International Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures, preferably involving the UK, Australia, and/or India
- Experience in the oil and gas industry or engineering services industry, highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including GAAP, IFRS, and tax compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information to non-finance professionals.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Proficiency in accounting software and related technologies, such as ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, as well as advanced Excel skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple/competing priorities
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
