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 close, and the financial control environment. The role develops and implements technical accounting policies, ensures compliance with US GAAP, manages key controls, and delivers financial dashboards to support strategic decision-making. It partners with business units, external auditors, and the parent company’s financial reporting team, helping shape the company’s financial direction in a high-end aviation environment. The position oversees financial reporting systems and structures, including SAP, and supports reporting and consolidation through tools such as Longview. It leads accounting for leasing and revenue recognition, supports SOX-related compliance, and drives improvements to reporting processes, systems, and controls. The role is primarily on-site in Melbourne, Florida, with four office days and one work-from-home day per week. Some weekend work may be needed during year-end and other critical reporting periods.

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 the ability to communicate effectively 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 record of driving process improvements and efficiency in financial reporting.

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.
Leasing accounting experience, 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.
A track record of improving processes, enhancing reporting quality, and increasing operational efficiency.
Experience supporting or managing SOX-related processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial reporting department, including leading and developing direct reports.
Lead preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Prepare semi-annual reporting packages, including balance sheet account documentation and consolidation reporting for the parent company.
Prepare annual standalone consolidated financial statements and related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
Manage consolidation across legal entities and ensure proper 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.
Assist with additional financial reports and analyses as needed.
Maintain financial reporting systems and tools to support accurate and efficient reporting.
Manage general ledger accounts, profit centers, cost centers, and the financial reporting structure in SAP.
Oversee accounting-period management in SAP and ensure appropriate configuration for reporting needs.
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 requests and responses.
Research new accounting pronouncements and complex or unique transactions, and document conclusions.
Lead technical accounting initiatives, including identifying, evaluating, and implementing new accounting standards across the company.
Design, maintain, and oversee financial reporting controls to support a robust internal control environment.
Manage financial reporting dashboards and platforms to improve 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-net-realizable-value analyses for aircraft inventory and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
Serve as the primary liaison to the parent company’s financial reporting team for reporting packages and ongoing topics.
Use dashboard analysis to support forecasting, trend identification, and performance evaluation.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Support and oversee internal control compliance activities, including SOX-related processes.
Foster curiosity and continuous improvement within the financial reporting team, encouraging questions and constructive challenges to existing processes.