Controller

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Controller, you'll be responsible for the financial operations for our Component Repair Services business in Fort Myers, FL. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

What you'll do:

• Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes
• Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.

Financial Reporting and Closing

• Monitors the financial reporting and accounting system. Prepares and coordinates the preparation of financial statements, estimates, summaries and other financial analysis and management reports.
• Prepares all expenditure authorizations and monitors capital project spending.
• Coordinates the day-to-day financial operations within the business unit including the administration and monitoring of company financial policies.
• Responsible for meeting the financial reporting requirements of the business unit which include labor productivity analysis, measures of performance, month-end and related journal entries, margin analysis, expense reviews and profit planning.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Bi-weekly forecasting of the business unit P&L and TWC results
• Develops annual budget and expense projections.
• Provides financial analysis of capital acquisitions.
• Responsible for strategic planning including long range forecast and market capture strategies

Commercial Support:

• Assists the bid/proposal presentation process using financial models to access the profitability of new contracts along with potential impact on current results.
• Monitors, maintains and reviews financial records and general ledgers.
• Reviews and monitors contract program objectives and the effective utilization of the business unit funds. Recommends changes in financial resource allocations.

People Management

• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.

Strategic Support

• Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Analyze TWC requirements for the business unit and identify opportunities for improvement
• Assess and implement strategic ERP/ EPM system where needed
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activity with working knowledge of integrated financial systems.
• University degree in business administration, commerce, economics, or a related field; or equivalent.
• Experience working with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
• Recognized accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFM); or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Fort Myers, FL.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities