Director of Global Accounting & Financial Reporting

TAT Technologies Ltd•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a publicly traded, fast-growing and profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. The company serves leading global aerospace manufacturers, OEMs, airlines, MROs, air forces, and defense organizations. TAT operates across the U.S. and Israel with approximately $200M in annual revenue and more than 600 employees worldwide. Over the past several years, TAT has consolidated multiple operating businesses into a centralized structure with three primary production sites and corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. The organization is in a significant growth phase, with planned M&A activity, ERP modernization initiatives, and a strategic redomicile targeted within the next year. TAT Technologies is seeking a Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting to elevate reporting quality, drive process standardization, lead key system implementations, and build scalable compliance infrastructure across a complex, multi-site, multinational environment. This role reports directly to the CAO and will play a critical leadership role in advancing the Company’s global accounting and reporting capabilities. The Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting will oversee global financial reporting, SEC filings, SOX compliance, and the standardization of corporate accounting policies across TAT’s U.S. and Israel operations. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to the CAO and site Controllers, driving improvements in reporting accuracy, transparency, and timeliness while enhancing overall financial discipline across the organization. The role will be instrumental in preparing TAT Technologies for continued growth, including supporting M&A integration, advancing ERP modernization initiatives (including the implementation of OneStream), and strengthening internal controls in preparation for SOX 404(b) compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Public company reporting experience required, including SEC filings and SOX compliance

Nice To Haves

MSA/MBA preferred
Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and worldwide reporting packages
Oversee SEC reporting, including Forms 6-K and 20-F, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Prepare Board and Audit Committee materials and presentations
Drive consistent corporate reporting methodologies and standardized close calendars across all sites
Shorten reporting cycles while improving quality and transparency
Lead SOX compliance efforts, including preparation for 404(b) requirements
Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and documentation
Partner with internal and external auditors to successfully pass all audits
Coordinate and monitor internal audit work plans and remediation efforts
Ensure state, federal, and international reporting and compliance standards are met
Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and documentation across four ERP systems
Reduce reliance on manual Excel-based consolidations and mitigate reporting risk
Partner on the implementation of OneStream consolidation software, including data validation and go-live preparation
Evaluate and improve ERP and BI capabilities to support consolidated reporting
Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
Lead and develop a team of Controllers and accounting professionals across multiple sites (21 indirect reports)
Provide coaching, delegation, and performance management across geographically dispersed teams
Partner closely with FP&A, IT, and M&A leadership to support acquisition integration and financial diligence efforts
Act as a change agent in a matrixed, multinational organization