Careers

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the Aircraft Trading (‘AT’) function within the assigned region and manage junior AT personnel as required. Support the Head of Aircraft Trading in the development and tactical implementation of all aircraft trading strategic initiatives for ACG. Provide cross-functional support for the ACG Marketing, Technical, and Finance departments in their strategic initiatives, and provide cross-functional leadership in developing, structuring, and closing new investment opportunities generated by ACGs AT group and divesting aircraft from ACGs investment portfolio within the assigned lessor region.

HIRING RANGE

$ 190,000.00 – 225,000.00

Bonus eligible position

Individual pay may vary from the target hiring range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Senior AT representative and primary commercial focal point for the aviation trading market within the assigned region
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, via phone, writing and in person
• Ensure all potential trading activities which take place within the assigned territory is known and considered by the Company
• Support the Head of Aircraft Trading in the development of origination and divestment strategies for the AT department in line with ACGs company-wide portfolio initiatives
• Liaise with the Marketing department to ensure that underwriting standards for future aircraft placements and acquisitions are optimized to ensure future deal liquidity and value-add for each deal

KEY DIMENSIONS

• Leadership, and effective and collaborative working in-line with Company core values, to support ACGs long-term business goals and objectives
• Effective communication of vision and purpose to promote ATs strategic goals within ACG, and ACGs broader strategic goals within the marketplace
• Representation of ACG in among market peers; Lead relationship development and deal origination within the assigned region, and support the AT team in the broader global market
• Support the Head of Aircraft Trading to achieve trading business development and profit targets as set forth at the beginning of each year
• Work closely with the Head of Aircraft Trading to develop and implement ACGs trading strategy
• Initiate and develop new, value enhancing Strategic initiatives and manage to completion, in close consultation with the Head of Aircraft Trading
• Customer focused, able to operate at any level
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

• Head of Aircraft Trading (direct manager)
• Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Leadership Team
• Trading team
• Manage and work closely with cross-departmental deal teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the aircraft leasing industry
• Accredited degree qualifications in marketing, sales, engineering, economics, commerce, or finance
• Experience with negotiation of sale and purchase agreement, novation agreements and operating lease contracts
• Proven track record of successful sales and trading of commercial aircraft
• A large network of lessor, banking, airline, and legal contacts
• Demonstrated experience in leading deal teams and coordination of cross-departmental roles
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate and communicate (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization
• Ability to create and run financial models in order to support viewpoints on deal economics and value
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to travel on short notice as needed
• Expert proficiency in MS Office

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office controlled environment
• Ability to use computer and software programs on a daily basis

ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent business travel required (35%)
• Indoor working environment with majority of the day (90%) spent sitting or standing at desk or in meetings, whilst the remaining (10%) of the time spent walking to other floors/offices as needed
• Relatively frequent external meetings in city (average 1-2 per week), requiring movement between ACG Ireland office and other lessor offices or meeting points.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will serve as the primary preparer, responsible for numerous critical accounting functions. These include, but are not limited to, recording and tracking lease incentives, maintenance and transition expenses/projections, cash-related tasks, and other ad-hoc projects. This individual will play a pivotal role in the quarterly and annual corporate audits by actively participating in the quarterly close and reporting process. Tasks will include preparing reconciliations and rollforwards, recording journal entries, and researching and resolving issues.

HIRING RANGE

€88,396.70 – €97,701.70

Bonus eligible position

Individual pay may vary from the target hiring range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and rollforwards, provide technical accounting support, compile projections in support of the quarterly and annual close process
• Liaise with various internal and external parties to perform routine and non-routine accounting functions, work on ad-hoc projects/tasks in support of company objectives and goals
• Work on day-to-day accounting functions for various key accounts
• Work directly with our operations team to ensure alignment between our asset/contract system and our general ledger
• Support the preparation and analysis of technical budgets and forecasts relating to aircraft placements, transitions and repossessions
• Support group entities, technical, commercial and Treasury teams in areas including, but not limited to: preparing and completing the annual statutory audit, support the resolution of questions arising related to our managed aircraft

KEY DIMENSIONS

• Team player with a positive attitude
• Accountability – ability to work with little supervision. Strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with various levels management
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects with varying degrees of priority simultaneously
• Detail Oriented with ability to analysis volumes of data efficiency
• A strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Problem-solving skills and ability to be resourceful

 KEY RELATIONSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

• Accounting Team
• FP&A Team
• Treasury Team
• Analytics Team
• Operations Team
• CFO
• Marketing Team
• Technical Team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or other business degree with emphasis on accounting
• 3-5 years accounting experience including public accounting
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and regulations to maximize compliance with GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Teams
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision
• Ability to work in an evolving and fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Blend of public and private experience
• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Environment – no difficult physical tasks
• Ability to use computer & software programs on a daily basis for extended periods of time

ENVIRONMENT

No travel is required outside of ad-hoc and infrequent external trainings and offsite events. The workspace is in an indoor office building with no exposure to heavy machinery. The majority of the time will be spent sitting with part of the time spent collaborating with other groups and team members as would be expected in a typical work environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Contracts Administrator will provide support to members of ACG’s legal department. This individual will manage and/or assist with a variety of transactions in support of ACG’s international aircraft leasing business, including organizing and coordinating certain processes within the legal team and liaising with other ACG departments.

HIRING RANGE

$29.00 – $33.00 per hour

Bonus eligible position

Individual pay may vary from the target hiring range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Manage and/or create certain administrative functions within the legal group, including:
  • Manage trust administration, billing and liaise with outside parties
  • Manage process agent letter administration and liaise with outside parties, including customers
  • Manage internal documents database
  • Track intercompany loans
• Review and approve insurance certificates and liaise with ACG’s insurance broker and customers
• Prepare and review Know-Your-Customer and other compliance documentation
• Assist with aircraft registrations, including being the point of contact with registries and outside counsel in jurisdictions around the world
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, transaction support, minor document drafting, records management, and system maintenance

KEY DIMENSIONS

• Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and take on new types of projects as the company evolves or needs arise
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, staff and external service providers
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• Able to manage time efficiently, prioritize effectively and handle multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

• All members of the Legal Team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of corporate experience or 3-5 years of corporate experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and under tight deadlines
• Must have strong organizational skills and the abilities to prioritize and multitask efficiently
• Willingness to learn new subject areas and tasks

Ideally, candidate would have aviation, legal transactional, insurance, KYC, and/or contract experience

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Environment
• Ability to use computer & software programs on a daily basis

ENVIRONMENT

No travel is required outside of ad-hoc and infrequent external training and offsite events. This position will be indoors 100% of the time. 90%-95% of the day is spent sitting or standing at a desk as the other 5% consists of minimal walking to meet with other employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Enterprise Applications Director works with stakeholders and the IT team to develop technology roadmaps and solutions to address the relevant business opportunities across ACG’s business. The position will have direct responsibility for the enterprise application suite, coordinating vendors, service providers, and budgets pertaining to applications, enterprise systems, and project management/process support. This position requires original thinking and judgment in the development and deployment of technical and business solutions to meet the company’s enterprise applications needs.

HIRING RANGE

$140,000.00 – $170,000.00

Bonus eligible position

Individual pay may vary from the target hiring range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Ensure application team and processes adhere to internal policies, including SOX compliance
• Coordinate with development teams to deliver business solutions beyond the application suite
• Develop and drive a strategic plan for the enterprise application stack, leading necessary changes
• Oversee multi-department projects, evaluate business processes, and manage necessary changes
• Manage IT services provided by external providers and build effective relationships
• Recruit, hire, and manage IT staff and strategic partner of IT services and contracts
• Develop and manage ACG’s application technology budget
• Articulate strategic IT decisions with confidence, transparency, and ensure alignment with business goals
• Identify key programs and projects that support the IT and business strategy
• Regularly engage with executives, strategic partners, and customers, representing the company on technology matters
• Direct the IT Applications Team, overseeing planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution
• Handle additional projects and tasks as needed

KEY DIMENSIONS

A deep understanding of modern information technology strategy and practices, all ACG business functions and objectives, and the aviation leasing industry in general.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

• IT Team
• All ACG employees
• ACG Business partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, specializing in business processes and applications
• Proven success in leading key application changes within regulated environments (e.g., SOX)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with extensive knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., GAAP) and processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage ERP application issues, upgrades, and process improvements
• Experienced in building and executing application plans
• Skilled in directing IT initiatives, including Enterprise Applications, Compliance, and Development
• Proven track record as a business analyst, with examples of improving business processes
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strategic thinker with experience in dynamic, fast-paced, global operations
• Deep understanding of modern IT strategy, ACG business functions, and the aviation leasing industry
• Ability to effectively manage third-party partners and service providers
• 5-10 years of ERP application experience
• Preferred experience in management (people and projects)
• Extensive experience with Office, Excel, and project management software

• Experience in the airline leasing industry preferred; other leasing industry experience considered

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Environment
• Ability to use computer & software programs on a daily basis

ENVIRONMENT

No travel is required outside of ad-hoc and infrequent external training and offsite events. The workspace is in an indoor office building with no exposure to heavy machinery. Most of the time will be spent sitting with part of the time spent collaborating with other groups and team members.