Controller - Business Jet Seating

Corporate Finance;Corporate Accounting;Financial Control SUMMARY   The Controller – Business Jet Seating is responsible for leading, directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling financial processes and systems that reflect the financial position of the business unit. He/she participates in establishing and implementing strategies, goals, and objectives, and will serve as a resource in all aspects of financial matters for the business unit.  This position oversees all aspects of facility-level accounting and finance activities and ensures that such activities conducted in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company procedures.    Finance Responsibilities:   § Provides leadership and vision to the facility’s finance staffs, and acts as a business partner to the General Manager in integrating financial strategies and developing a strategic plan for growth. § Presents operating results and financial forecasts to segment management with general manager on quarterly basis. § Reviews proposed organizational changes and develops acquisition integration plans. Works with the Vice President – Finance – Business Jet Segment to formulate business plans. § Provides leadership to the finance/accounting staff through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication. § Recruits the appropriate talent and skill sets necessary to grow the business. § Submits and presents financial projections for three year plan and operating plan packages on an annual basis. § Investigates and resolves variances from plan. Suggest recommendations to reduce future variances resulting from cost overages or other operational issues. § Ensures monthly actual data report packs (metrics and MD&A) are complete and are submitted in a timely manner for local, senior and top management review. § Prepares monthly and quarterly forecasts with proper inputs from sales and operations. § Ensures VP and GM’s are given accurate financial data and provides guidance to assist in effective decision making by applying appropriate financial accounting and analysis techniques i.e. ROI, NPV, etc.  Prepares and reviews make or buy analysis in support of strategic objectives.       Accounting and Financial Reporting Responsibilities:   § Provides the financial and administrative oversight to ensure that the facility’s accounting and financial reporting systems meet the needs of senior management, outside auditors, corporate finance and other appropriate constituents. § Responsible for the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely financial statements, reports and analysis to management to aid in site, segment and corporate decision-making and strategic planning. § Ensures that site-level general ledger account reconciliations and analysis are completed on a timely basis in accordance with company policy. § Evaluates complex accounting issues and implements changes to corporate and statutory accounting policies. Advises senior management on effects of accounting changes as required. § Meets with external auditors to review year-end audit and SOX findings.  § Ensures that the facility is SOX compliant and that testing and documentation are performed timely. § Ensures the integrity, accuracy and effectiveness of financial, organizational and operating systems and internal controls through ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement efforts. Treasury and Income Tax Responsibilities § Ensures the timely and accurate filing of the site’s non-income tax filings for the facility. § Assists Corporate Treasury with customer credit, cash management and foreign currency matters. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   Directly supervises accounting, cost management, financial planning and analysis and Sarbanes Oxley staff.    QUALIFICATIONS   A minimum of 7 - 10 years experience within an accounting/finance function, including experience working within a manufacturing business.  The candidate must be knowledgeable about lean manufacturing and cost management principles.  The executive must have the ability to effectively interface with senior management and add value to the strategic planning process. The candidate should possess extensive and current knowledge of cutting-edge principles and practices associated with accounting, cost management, finance, systems, lean manufacturing initiatives and related systems. Ideally, the executive will have experience in directing continuous process improvement and quality improvement initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Masters of Business Administration, CPA or CMA required. Location: Miami, FL 33178 Status: Full Time, Employee Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 4043