Controller

Citadel Aviation•Dallas, TX

46d

About The Position

The Controller oversees the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across accounting and financial reporting. The role manages accounting functions, financial controls, reporting processes, and regulatory compliance to support executive decision-making and organizational performance. It helps maintain financial discipline across high-value aviation programs and operational activities. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller partners with leaders across the business to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, in keeping with Citadel’s ethos of trust, respect, and collaboration. The role oversees site-specific accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, audits, tax and regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, cash flow monitoring, project-level cost accounting, process improvement, and accounting staff supervision. The position is considered office work, performed almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night. It involves occasional exposure to airborne dust and is classified as light work. Extended hours may be required during month-end close, audit periods, or budgeting cycles. A high level of confidentiality and professional conduct is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
5–10 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
Experience managing accounting operations in a manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or project-based environment.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aviation, aerospace, MRO, or the completions industry.
Knowledge of project-based accounting and revenue recognition standards, such as ASC 606.
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience working in private equity-backed or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

Oversee site-specific accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting packages.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and tax requirements.
Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
Support contract review, revenue recognition, and financial risk assessment processes.
Support budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with company leaders.
Monitor cash flow and financial performance metrics.
Ensure accurate cost accounting and program-level financial tracking for aircraft projects or service contracts.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Supervise accounting staff and ensure proper training and performance management.