Controller - Aviation Industry

Job Description

As a Controller, you will oversee the accurate and timely reporting of the company's financial results and assist with both internal and external financial reporting. You will prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports summarizing and forecasting company business activities and financial positions. Additionally, you will implement cost benchmarks and a cost accounting system to create accurate costing data at the SKU/customer level. You will lead the development and publishing of KPIs and advise the leadership team on necessary course corrections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of the month-end close process in an accurate and timely manner.
• Lead annual budget and monthly forecast development and accountability.
• Maintain banking reporting requirements.
• Review accounting standards and internal policies to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise and coordinate annual external financial audits and enhance compliance with financial regulations.
• Supervise payroll, accounts payable, fixed asset depreciation, and accounts receivable processes.
• Analyze internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting, including personnel training for compliance.
• Supervise semi-annual physical inventories and reconcile results.
• Participate in special projects and compile special reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Essential Skills

• Strong background in accounting, inventory management, audit, payroll, month-end close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, and fixed asset management.
• Proficiency in job costing, implementation, general ledger management, reconciliation, forecasting, and accounts receivable.
• Experience in Aviation OEM, MRO, and Aftermarket Aviation Services.
• Expertise in accounting software such as ERP systems, QuickBooks, AvSight, and Quantum.
• Ability to develop KPIs and implement SOPs effectively.
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in finance or accounting.
• Advanced degree or accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CA).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum years of finance and cost accounting experience in aviation, MRO, OEM, after-market aviation services, aerospace manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with aviation services organizations with a minimum size of $40M.
• Strong experience with job costing in a repair/maintenance environment.
• Integration experience and an ability to manage ambiguity in smaller businesses.
• Preferred experience with Smart 145, Quantum, and AvSight.
• Exposure to private equity.
• Big Four accounting experience.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Doral, FL, from Monday to Friday.