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Organization: Pinnacle Airlines, Corp.
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Job Location: Memphis, TN
Posted: September 10, 2008
About Us
Pinnacle Airlines, Corp., a holding company, operates Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., a leader in the regional airline industry. Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., is a Northwest Airlink regional jet partner with Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines. Pinnacle is a public corporation traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol PNCL with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. We have over 4,000 employees and operate a fleet of 142 Canadair Regional Jets (50 seaters) serving 134 cities in 37 states and 5 Canadian provinces with over 800 departures daily. Pinnacle Airlines was recognized in 2004 as the fastest growing regional airline in the world and we are poised for additional growth.
Pinnacle Airlines, Corp. purchased Colgan Airlines, Inc., in early 2007, and operates as a commercial carrier for United Express, Continental Connection, and US Airways Express, with a fleet of 39 Saab 340s and 11 Beech 1900Ds.
The combination of companies will provide many challenging and fun employment opportunities with excellent benefits. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate minds to help us. New positions are posted each week for external and internal applicants, concurrently.
Domiciles:
· Memphis, TN, Corporate Headquarters
· Detroit, MI - DTW
· Minneapolis, IN - MSP
· Atlanta, GA-ATL
Benefits:
· Health, Dental, Life, Vision Plans
· 401(k) w/Company match upon date of hire
· Long Term Disability
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· 8 Company Paid Holidays
· Vacation
· Free or Reduced Fare travel throughout NWA system and over 150 reciprocal agreements, eligible immediately upon hire.
Come join us now and enjoy all that Memphis, TN has to offer: Low cost of living, low taxes and low housing costs. Pinnacle has a family-friendly culture and our Guiding Principles encourage excellent customer service. The productivity of our employees is amongst the highest in the industry and we have fun doing it! Pinnacle is experiencing exciting growth and job opportunities. We are proud of our Promotion From Within philosophy that allows our employees to experience growth in their career aspirations.
Senior Financial Analyst
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work under the direction and supervision of the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
- Act as a liaison between Operations and Financial Planning and Analysis
- Identify/Analyze operational financial issues and recommend/implement opportunities and improvements
- Assist in the development of the Annual Operating Plan, Capital Expenditure Plan, Quarterly Forecast, and Long Range Business Plan
- Administer/utilize the financial planning system (Cognos).
- Assist Accounting in the monthly close process, i.e. journal entries, reconciliations, etc. and in the research and analysis of monthly financial performance
- Coordinate/prepare monthly budget and financial reports for senior management and monthly budget reviews
- Coordinate/prepare monthly operating statistics and financial reports as part of the monthly financial reporting package.
- Perform various financial analyses as required, i.e. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), etc.
- Prepare operational analysis and management reports as required.
- Requires heavy interface with all functions within the company, as well as all levels of management.
- Heavy involvement in special projects, including advanced financial modeling and analysis as required.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform additional functions as assigned from time to time.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Some repetitive motion such as typing and position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not in excess of 30 lbs. Can involve long periods of sitting.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Computer work, in a typical office environment; subject to critical deadlines and fast-paced environment at times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Finance degree, MBA degree/student preferred
- 4 - 5 years of financial analysis experience preferred
- Exceptional computer skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) including software modeling skills
- Exceptional analytical ability required
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Skilled in working with other employees and all levels of management
- Above average written and communication skills
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work extra hours when necessary. Some travel may be necessary.
To apply please contact dmincey@flypinnacle.com
Organization: Pinnacle Airlines, Corp.
Job Title: Manager, State & Local Tax
Job Location: Memphis, TN
Posted: September 10, 2008
About Us
Pinnacle Airlines, Corp., a holding company, operates Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., a leader in the regional airline industry. Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., is a Northwest Airlink regional jet partner with Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines. Pinnacle is a public corporation traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol PNCL with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. We have over 4,000 employees and operate a fleet of 142 Canadair Regional Jets (50 seaters) serving 134 cities in 37 states and 5 Canadian provinces with over 800 departures daily. Pinnacle Airlines was recognized in 2004 as the fastest growing regional airline in the world and we are poised for additional growth.
Pinnacle Airlines, Corp. purchased Colgan Airlines, Inc., in early 2007, and operates as a commercial carrier for United Express, Continental Connection, and US Airways Express, with a fleet of 39 Saab 340s and 11 Beech 1900Ds.
The combination of companies will provide many challenging and fun employment opportunities with excellent benefits. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate minds to help us. New positions are posted each week for external and internal applicants, concurrently.
Domiciles:
· Memphis, TN, Corporate Headquarters
· Detroit, MI - DTW
· Minneapolis, IN - MSP
· Atlanta, GA-ATL
Benefits:
· Health, Dental, Life, Vision Plans
· 401(k) w/Company match upon date of hire
· Long Term Disability
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· 8 Company Paid Holidays
· Vacation
· Free or Reduced Fare travel throughout NWA system and over 150 reciprocal agreements, eligible immediately upon hire.
Come join us now and enjoy all that Memphis, TN has to offer: Low cost of living, low taxes and low housing costs. Pinnacle has a family-friendly culture and our Guiding Principles encourage excellent customer service. The productivity of our employees is amongst the highest in the industry and we have fun doing it! Pinnacle is experiencing exciting growth and job opportunities. We are proud of our Promotion From Within philosophy that allows our employees to experience growth in their career aspirations.
Manager, State & Local Tax
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for state and local tax compliance, audit, planning & research functions for Pinnacle Airlines Corp. & Subsidiaries. Assists Director of Tax with quarterly Income Tax provision and Property Tax accruals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for state and local income tax compliance, audit, planning & research functions
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Manages state and local sales tax, property tax, fuel tax and liquor tax compliance function
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Manages the state audit process. Provides data, defends audit positions, develops technical support for positions taken, recommends solutions with auditors and negotiates final audit settlements at the conference level.
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Prepares supporting schedules & reconciliations for State Income Tax and Property Tax Accrual to assist Director with process.
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Manages Corporate Governance compliance function including the applications to do business in new locations.
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Manages liquor and business license function.
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Manages unclaimed property function.
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Administrator of CorpTax income tax software.
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Provides state and local tax research and advisory services to other departments within Pinnacle.
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Identifies state and local tax planning opportunities and assists in related implementation.
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Manages outsourced projects, as necessary.
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Performs additional functions that may be assigned from time to time.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform additional functions, which may be assigned from time to time
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Majority of duties will be performed sitting and working on a personal computer. Some repetitive motion such as typing. Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, climbing stairs and light lifting of file boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work will be performed in an office environment. May require some overtime.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Tax
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CPA preferred
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Minimum 8 years of State and Local Tax experience.
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Strong analytical and communication skills required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work extra hours when necessary. Some travel may be necessary.
To apply please contact dmincey@flypinnacle.com
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