Business Unit Controller

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Sugar Land, TX

139d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for leading the financial management, accounting, and reporting activities for an assigned business unit. This role partners closely with operations and commercial leadership to drive financial performance, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. The Controller owns the month-end close process for the business unit and serves as the primary finance partner to operational leadership. This is a hybrid accounting and finance role with emphasis on business and operations support. High visibility role with leadership exposure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including month-end close ownership
Experience in an operationally complex environment (manufacturing, services, and multi-site operations preferred)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
Proven ability to partner with operations and influence non-finance stakeholders
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ERP experience required (NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, PowerBi etc.)
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Intermediate/Highly proficient Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus (unless required, list as required)
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for the business unit, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of business unit P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
Review and approve account reconciliations; ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Coordinate with corporate accounting on consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses to audit requests
Support M&A integration activities for acquired businesses within the business unit scope, including ERP integration, purchase price allocation support, booking opening journal entries
Act as the primary finance partner to business unit leadership and operations
Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, explaining variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods
Lead the business unit budgeting and forecasting process
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support operational and strategic decisions
Provide insights on cost drivers, margins, pricing, productivity, and capital deployment
Ensure a strong internal controls environment within the business unit
Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Support ERP and finance system initiatives (implementations, integrations, enhancements)
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements (if applicable), and delegated authorities
Partner with operations on labor, inventory, procurement, capital expenditures, and cost management
Review and approve capital expenditure requests and track ROI
Support contract reviews, customer pricing, and margin analysis
Monitor working capital, including AR, AP, inventory, and accruals