Controller - Aviation

Currently seeking a knowledgeable Controller to help the company grow. This position will require employee to take command of company’s financial planning, budget management, and debt financing, while ensuring that accounting regulations are met.

Primary responsibilities are:

1. Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
2. Recommend standards for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments.
3. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
4. Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies.
5. Oversee daily operations of the finance department.
6. Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
7. Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts.
8. Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
9. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
10. Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five year business plans for the company.
11. Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
12. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.

1. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
2. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
3. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Bachelors Degree in Accounting, five years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position. CPA preferred.
5. Experience with Pentagon accounting system a plus.
6. Must have previous experience with Aviation business