Reach Beyond!: CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!
At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.
Role Summary:
Fixed Asset and Inventory Manager
Reach Beyond!
CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue, and government departments, as well as organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its Heli-One division.
For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.
All you have to do is get on board.
Role Summary
CHC Helicopter has an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting Manager.
Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Fixed Assets and Inventory Accounting Manager is responsible for end-to-end accounting, reporting, governance, and control over fixed assets, capital expenditures, inventory (Consumables and Rotables), and major inspection and modification activities. The role ensures completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP and applicable statutory requirements, and maintains robust systems integration, controls, and audit readiness across global operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting
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Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports including CAPEX, cash flow impacts, depreciation, gain/loss, and asset movement analysis.
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Review monthly, quarterly, and annual depreciation calculations and ensure alignment with approved depreciation policies.
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Ensure fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers and intercompany movements are properly recorded.
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Prepare and review month‑end and ad‑hoc journal entries related to aircraft acquisitions, disposals, reclassification, lease activity, and major inspections.
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Review fixed asset suspense and CIP balances; liaise with operational teams to determine capitalization readiness.
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Ensure fixed asset consolidation follows US GAAP and statutory reporting complies with local GAAP requirements.
Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) and Authorization for Disposal (AFD) Governance
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Review classification of Approved Expenditures (AFE) to ensure appropriate capitalization or expensing.
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Ensure expenditures associated with AFEs are properly recorded in the Company’s accounting and procurements systems.
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Monitor AFE work‑in‑progress costs and ensure AFE projects are closed timely.
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Ensure AFE and AFD processes comply with the Global Authorization Matrix and internal financial authority limits.
Inventory Accounting
- Oversee accounting for Consumables, ensuring accurate valuation and reconciliations.
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Review all AMOS inventory transactions posted to M3 and prepare adjusting entries for exceptions or errors.
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Maintain and update AMOS accounting rules related to inventory and ensure accurate data transfer to the general ledger.
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Prepare annual excess and obsolete inventory analyses and record required provisions.
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Prepare quarterly inventory provision release analyses.
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Prepare ad‑hoc management reporting related to inventory balances, usage, and provisioning.
Heli-One Projects, Modifications & Intercompany Billing
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Initiate billing for completed aircraft modification and major inspection projects.
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Record revenue, cost, and profit elimination entries related to intercompany projects.
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Coordinate with Base Maintenance, Airframes, and Supply Chain teams to obtain detailed cost support.
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
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Ensure integrity between operational systems (AMOS) and financial systems (M3).
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Assist IT and AMOS support teams with system enhancements, testing, and issue resolution.
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Identify and remediate accounting process or control weaknesses that could result in erroneous transactions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives in close processes, documentation standards, and data quality.
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Support updates to accounting policies, procedures, and technical memos as required.
Audit, Tax & Stakeholder Support
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Prepare financial statement notes, audit schedules, and supporting documentation for fixed assets and inventory.
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Act as a key contact for external auditors and respond to audit queries.
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Provide financial data and analyses for tax, insurance, FP&A, treasury, and management requests.
People & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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Provide guidance, review work, and support development of accounting staff supporting fixed assets and inventory.
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Collaborate cross‑functionally with accounting teams across divisions and geographies.
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Support special projects and provide assistance to other Finance teams as required.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:
The ideal candidate should possess:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional accounting designation
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10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge and experience of month end closing processes and reporting, in an industry environment
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Sound knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and relevant local regulations
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Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
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Demonstrate ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with Infor M3 or a comparable enterprise accounting system
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Ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to improve processes and reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and financial information interpretation skills
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
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Effective communication and management skills across departments and geographies
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Experience supervising, coaching, and developing accounting professionals by providing clear instruction or support
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment
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Commitment to continuous improvement, inclusion, and operational excellence
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.
Recruitment Process
We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.
Recruitment Agencies
We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.
We kindly request that agencies do not contact us in relation to this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.
