Director Of Financial Reporting

Job Title: Director of Financial ReportingJob Description

The Director of Financial Reporting leads the financial reporting function and oversees the preparation of consolidated financial statements, general ledger management, monthly close, and the overall financial control environment. This role drives the development and implementation of technical accounting policies, ensures compliance with US GAAP, manages key controls, and delivers insightful financial dashboards to support strategic decision-making. The Director partners closely with multiple business units, manages external audits, and plays a critical role in shaping the companys financial direction within a dynamic, high-end aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the financial reporting department, including leadership and development of direct reports.
• Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Prepare semi-annual reporting packages, including a comprehensive book on balance sheet accounts and consolidation reporting to the parent company.
• Prepare annual standalone consolidated financial statements and related financial statement footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage the consolidation of all legal entities and ensure proper elimination of intercompany balances.
• Own the month-end and year-end closing calendar and processes, ensuring timely and accurate close activities.
• Partner with multiple business units to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare corporate accounting journal entries, including allocations of corporate G&A, intercompany and intracompany balancing transactions, and elimination entries.
• Develop and deliver monthly financial dashboards and analytical reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing additional financial reports and analyses as needed.
• Maintain and administer financial reporting systems and tools to support accurate and efficient reporting.
• Manage general ledger accounts, profit centers, cost centers, and the financial reporting structure within SAP.
• Oversee the management of accounting periods in SAP and ensure proper configuration for reporting needs.
• Establish and implement financial reporting best practices within SAP and related systems.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors for the year-end audit and mid-year review, including coordination of audit requests and responses.
• Conduct accounting research on new accounting pronouncements and unique or complex transactions, and document conclusions.
• Lead technical accounting initiatives, including identification, evaluation, and company-wide implementation of new accounting standards.
• Design, maintain, and oversee key controls related to financial reporting to support a robust internal control environment.
• Manage and maintain financial reporting tools, including dashboards and reporting platforms, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee accounting for the leasing business, including compliance with relevant accounting standards such as ASC 842.
• Lead company-wide revenue recognition accounting under ASC 606, ensuring consistent application across business units.
• Prepare lower of cost or realizable value analyses on aircraft inventory and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the parent companys financial reporting team for year-end and mid-year reporting packages and ongoing financial reporting topics.
• Use dashboard analysis to support forecasting, trend identification, and performance evaluation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support and oversee internal control compliance activities, including SOX-related processes.
• Foster a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement within the financial reporting team, encouraging team members to ask questions and challenge existing processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 1215 years of financial reporting experience.
• Corporate and technical accounting experience with organizations of at least $1 billion in size.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, including preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Proven expertise in corporate accounting and technical accounting, including complex transactions and new standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Experience managing and overseeing internal controls related to financial reporting, including SOX-related controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience with SAP or another large ERP system.
• Experience managing general ledger structures, including profit centers and cost centers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with financial dashboards and using data to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team, including at least two direct reports.
• Comfort with change and a demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and efficiency in financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with international accounting and foreign currency transactions is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple business units, including consolidation of three or more business units.
• Familiarity with Longview or similar financial reporting and consolidation tools.
• Experience with or exposure to Blackline or similar account reconciliation and close management tools is advantageous.
• Experience in leasing accounting, including ASC 842, is highly desirable.
• Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 across multiple business lines.
• Background in a dynamic, fast-paced industry, such as aviation or other capital-intensive sectors, is beneficial.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a mindset focused on asking why and challenging the status quo.
• Track record of improving processes, enhancing reporting quality, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Experience supporting or managing SOX-related processes and controls.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment within a dynamic, high-end aviation industry setting. The position is primarily on-site, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week and one day per week working from home. During year-end and other critical reporting periods, the Director should expect to work some weekends as needed to meet close and reporting deadlines. The finance organization supports multiple business units and uses SAP as the primary ERP system, with Longview supporting financial reporting and consolidation and planned implementation of Blackline for close and reconciliation processes. The work involves frequent collaboration with business unit leaders, corporate functions, and the parent companys financial reporting team. The culture values having a strong voice in the companys financial direction, continuous improvement, and embracing change, supported by competitive benefits and a focus on professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Melbourne, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $195000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Excellent healthcare work life balance profit sharing at 2-3% 401 k with 6% dollar for dollar match 3 weeks vacation bonus plan

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Melbourne, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Melbourne,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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