Financial Controller

 The Financial Controller oversees accounting and financial operations across United Aero Group’s multiple entities. This supervisory role ensures GAAP compliance, supports strategic decision-making, and improves financial processes within a growing aerospace organization. 

General Accountabilities 

• Managing the daily financial operations of the Company in a manner that allows the Company and its various business units to meet its financial obligations in accordance with U.S. GAAP; maximizes financial profits and cash flow; remains in compliance with the Company’s contractual and legal obligations; and in accordance with State and Federal Laws and the written policies of the Company as are in effect from time to time. 
• Preparing financial information on a timely basis for the CFO, the Board of Managers, Lenders, Investors and all other parties as directed by the CFO/CEO and Board of Managers of the Company; 
• Assist CFO with annual financial projections and operational forecasts. Monitor variances and recommend corrective actions. 
• Support ERP system enhancements and BI reporting for financial insights. 
• Lead and complete the annual audit and tax return process by March 31 of each calendar year. Prepare documentation for external audits and resolve discrepancies or non-compliance issues; 
• Managing the Company’s banking relationships, ensuring compliance with all banking covenants, reporting and renewal requirements; 
• Developing and building a finance team across the various locations and entities in support of the Company’s business objectives; 
• Maintain oversight of all financial reporting across all locations (Florida, Alabama, California, Canada, Ireland & Australia). 
• Ensure all consolidated financial reports are closed and completed in a timely manner on a monthly basis to meet the reporting deadline to the lending institution (on or about the 15th each month) for multiple locations.  
• Financial planning & analysis (operational analysis, cash flow management, forecasting, and related activities). 
• Complete the monthly BBC and produce the relevant reports. 
• Ensure all debt payments are made timely each month, in accordance with the debt agreements. 
• Work closely with site leaders and operational teams across multiple locations. 
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and process improvements. 
• ADHOC projects as needed/required by Management Team 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred. 
• Minimum of 8–10 years of related accounting or finance experience required. 
• Experience communicating financial results to banking partners strongly preferred. 
• Aviation or aerospace industry experience preferred. 
• Auditing experience preferred. 
• Banking and private equity experience preferred. 
• Government accounting experience preferred. 
• M&A accounting experience preferred. 

Skills and Requirements 

• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify discrepancies, assess root causes, and communicate findings clearly to leadership. 
• Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and company-wide financial operations in a multi-entity environment. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial results, explain variances, and provide clear business guidance to executives, lenders, and operational leaders. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, monthly close requirements, audits, reporting obligations, and cross-functional priorities. 
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while strengthening accountability, collaboration, and professional growth across the finance function. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate financial trends, resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and support sound business decisions. 
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms; ability to support system enhancements, improve reporting accuracy, and drive process efficiency. 
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 10+ accounting professionals across multiple sites while ensuring consistent financial processes and reporting standards. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to travel 10-20% as needed. 
• Full time position in Orlando, FL in office 
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer. 
• Ability to successfully complete a drug test and pass a background check.