Director, Finance FP&A Sr

Standard Aero•Scottsdale, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and expertise to solve challenges ranging from the straightforward to the most complex in aviation. Together, we get the job done—and done well. Our stability, global scale, and respectful culture provide the foundation for a long-term career with a team you can rely on. As a Senior Director, Finance – FP&A, Reporting & Tools, you will lead the corporate FP&A and financial reporting organization. This role delivers forward-looking insights, owns executive-level financial reporting, and partners closely with senior leadership to drive profitable growth, governance, and compliance. The Senior Director will oversee enterprise forecasting and budgeting, optimize FP&A systems and reporting tools, and ensure alignment between internal management reporting and external financial disclosures. This role works extensively with the C-suite, divisional leadership, and investors’ stakeholders in a public-company environment.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the US
Ability to work on site at corporate headquarters (Scottsdale, AZ)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
12+ years of progressive accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting experience in a public company environment
Experience interacting with Investor Relations and supporting the full reporting cycle from preliminary close through public release
Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger structures, and public company reporting rhythms
Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and executive storytelling skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
Unquestioned integrity and ability to operate under pressure

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
Experience with enterprise planning and analytics platforms (Oracle ERP, Power BI)

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity under tight deadlines
Lead monthly results and forecast review meetings
Produce internal management reporting for divisions, CODM, and Carlyle Management reporting
Support quarterly Board materials, earnings releases, and public filings (10-Q, 10-K)
Design, optimize, and maintain the general ledger structure in partnership with Accounting
Support platform reporting and eliminate dormant or unused ledger strings
Prepare and deliver executive dashboards and performance summaries (PowerBI operational metrics used in MBR reporting & quarterly share and AIP reporting)
Ensure consistency between internal management reports and external financial statements
Establish meaningful reporting standards
Structure ledger to support both internal and external reporting objectives
Disaggregate COGS for improved analysis and comparability
Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, including variance/flux analysis and goodwill and intangible asset testing
Support M&A activity, including purchase price allocation
Lead enterprise forecasting and budgeting processes across all divisions
Provide tools, guidance, and governance to the Controller community for accurate Oracle system inputs
Present forecast results during monthly and quarterly business reviews
Develop and manage KPI frameworks across financial and operational metrics
Provide data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and capital allocation
Lead variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior year
Own FP&A and reporting systems and tools (Oracle, Wands, PowerBI, etc.)
Standardize forecasting methodologies, chart of accounts, and reporting processes
Drive automation, scalability, and data integrity
Partner with IT and Accounting to maintain a single source of truth
Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite, divisional leadership, and functional heads
Support executive decision-making with clear, timely, and actionable financial insights
Present findings and recommendations to senior finance and executive leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement
Partner with HR on talent development and succession planning
Maintain strong internal controls across planning and reporting processes
Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness in partnership with Accounting and Internal Audit
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and financial governance