Director Of Financial Reporting

Aston Carter•Melbourne, FL

5d•$180,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Financial Reporting leads the financial reporting function, overseeing consolidated financial statements, general ledger management, monthly and year-end close, technical accounting policies, compliance with US GAAP, key financial reporting controls, and management dashboards. The role partners with multiple business units and the parent company, manages external audits, and supports strategic decision-making in a high-end aviation environment. The position oversees the reporting team and its direct reports; prepares monthly, semi-annual, and annual reporting packages; manages entity consolidation and SAP financial structures; and leads technical accounting matters including leasing under ASC 842, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and aircraft inventory valuation. The Director also manages audit coordination, SOX-related control activities, reporting systems and tools, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a permanent, hybrid position based in Melbourne, Florida. It is primarily on-site, with four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Some weekend work is expected during year-end and other critical reporting periods. The position uses SAP as its primary ERP system and Longview for financial reporting and consolidation, with Blackline implementation planned. The role offers a professional office environment, collaboration with business unit leaders and corporate teams, and opportunities to influence the company’s financial direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
12–15 years of financial reporting experience.
Corporate and technical accounting experience with organizations of at least $1 billion in size.
Strong financial reporting experience, including preparation of consolidated financial statements.
Expertise in corporate and technical accounting, including complex transactions and new accounting standards.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
Experience managing and overseeing financial reporting internal controls, including SOX-related controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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 effective communication with senior leadership and external auditors.
Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team, including at least two direct reports.
Comfort with change and a demonstrated track record of improving financial reporting processes and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international accounting and foreign currency transactions.
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.
Experience in leasing accounting, including ASC 842.
Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 across multiple business lines.
Background in a dynamic, fast-paced industry such as aviation or another capital-intensive sector.
Curiosity and a mindset focused on asking why and challenging the status quo.
Track record of improving processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.
Experience supporting or managing SOX-related processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial reporting department, including leadership and development of direct reports.
Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Prepare semi-annual reporting packages, including balance sheet account documentation and consolidation reporting to the parent company.
Prepare annual standalone consolidated financial statements and related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
Manage consolidation of legal entities and ensure appropriate elimination of intercompany balances.
Own month-end and year-end close calendars and processes, ensuring timely and accurate close activities.
Partner with business units to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
Prepare corporate accounting journal entries, including corporate G&A allocations, intercompany and intracompany balancing transactions, and elimination entries.
Develop and deliver monthly financial dashboards and analytical reports to support management decisions.
Prepare and review additional financial reports and analyses as needed.
Maintain and administer financial reporting systems and tools.
Manage general ledger accounts, profit centers, cost centers, and financial reporting structures in SAP.
Oversee accounting-period management in SAP and ensure appropriate configuration for reporting requirements.
Establish and implement financial reporting best practices in SAP and related systems.
Manage external auditor relationships for the year-end audit and mid-year review, including audit requests and responses.
Research new accounting pronouncements and complex or unique transactions, and document conclusions.
Lead technical accounting initiatives, including evaluation and company-wide implementation of new accounting standards.
Design, maintain, and oversee key financial reporting controls.
Manage and maintain dashboards and reporting platforms to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Oversee accounting for the leasing business, including compliance with ASC 842.
Lead company-wide revenue recognition accounting under ASC 606 across business units.
Prepare lower-of-cost-or-realizable-value analyses for aircraft inventory and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
Serve as the primary liaison with the parent company’s financial reporting team for reporting packages and ongoing reporting topics.
Use dashboard analysis to support forecasting, trend identification, and performance evaluation.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, systems, and controls.
Support and oversee internal control compliance activities, including SOX-related processes.
Foster curiosity and continuous improvement within the reporting team, encouraging questions and challenges to existing processes.