Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Field Aviation Inc•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis is a key business partner to the Chief Financial Officer and President of Operations, supporting strategic business decisions through financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. The role leads the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, long-term strategic planning, and financial modeling to support operational performance and business objectives. The Director oversees financial reporting, cash forecasting, risk management, and financial compliance, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information. The position manages a team of financial analysts and collaborates with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax preparers, and banking partners to support the organization’s financial operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to develop complex financial models.
Advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) system skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational awareness, project management, and delegation skills.
High level of integrity, accountability, initiative, and discretion.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel minimally to operational locations in the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Familiarity with the aviation industry.
Previous experience working within an organization subject to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) oversight and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) review.
Experience with JD Edwards ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with the President of Operations and CFO to support strategic business decisions and drive operational performance.
Manage and develop a team of financial analysts responsible for supporting ongoing programs.
Lead and maintain the annual budget, monthly financial forecasts, and long-term strategic financial plan.
Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reporting packages and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers.
Support and maintain external banking relationships.
Maintain the company's overall risk register and support risk management activities.
Ensure internal financial audit activities are completed, reviewed, and accurately reported in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable government contracting regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
Oversee compliance with DCMA and DCAA requirements.
Collaborate with finance and accounting team members to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information supporting externally reported results.
Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulatory requirements and meet all financial reporting deadlines.
Assist with other accounting and finance activities, including due diligence procedures as needed.