JPE Financial Controller
About The Position
Jet Parts Engineering (JPE), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG), is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for our Seattle headquarters. This is a high-visibility role within a publicly traded aerospace and defense organization, with a direct reporting line to the VP of Finance and meaningful impact across nine operating entities. TransDigm is a leading global designer, producer, and supplier of highly engineered aerospace components. JPE contributes to that mission by delivering precision jet parts and aftermarket solutions. Our Seattle team operates with the discipline of a public company and the agility of a focused business unit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Prior experience in a public company or public company subsidiary environment
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity consolidation
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
- Comfortable operating across multiple ERP systems simultaneously
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior leadership
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
- Public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) background
- Hands-on experience with one or more of JPE’s ERP platforms
- Familiarity with TransDigm’s financial reporting framework or prior PE-backed company experience
- Experience managing and developing accounting staff
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Lead all financial reporting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and TransDigm corporate accounting policies and procedures.
- Own the consolidation of financial statements across nine operating entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with parent company reporting cycles.
- Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership to align financial plans with business objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits; manage audit preparation, PBC schedules, and auditor relationships.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across the operating footprint.
- Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring clean, well-documented financials delivered on schedule.
- Prepare and review financial packages, variance analyses, and management reporting for the VP of Finance and TransDigm corporate.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the local accounting team; establish scalable processes and clear accountability.
- Manage and optimize the company’s multi-platform ERP environment, ensuring data integrity and consistent reporting across systems.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the finance and accounting function.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax, regulatory, and contractual financial obligations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus tied to business results.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
