Senior Plant Controller

HEICO Corporation•Coral Gables, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on Plant Controller to take full ownership of our accounting operations. In this onsite role, you’ll do more than manage numbers—you’ll be a key business partner, driving accuracy and insight across the organization. From leading month-end close to providing critical product and cost analysis that supports operations, you’ll have a direct impact on our success. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise matters. You’ll report directly to the General Manager of Gables Engineering and collaborate closely with HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group VP of Accounting & Finance—giving you visibility and influence at multiple levels.

Requirements

Proven leadership and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Expert knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Technical proficiency with ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
Credentials: CPA and/or CMA in good standing, plus a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience: At least 10 years of progressive financial management, including cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.
Attributes: Integrity, responsiveness, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and ERP implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Participate with executive management in the establishment of comprehensive business and financial strategies for the organization’s various functional areas of responsibility.
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to Gables’ internal and external customers, including the other departments at Gables and to the parent company, HEICO Corporation.
Prepare the weekly forecast report as well as the annual budget, and identify the trends, risks and opportunities.
Analyze product/job cost trends and operational performance and determine potential issues and areas for improvement.
Support the Sales Team with evaluating customer credit applications and determining appropriate credit limits based on risk and in accordance with HEICO’s policy.
Review incoming customer orders and evaluate based on HEICO’s revenue recognition policy.
Manage inventory valuation, including tracking/valuing all materials, work in progress, and finished goods at month-end.
Oversee Gables’ cycle count program and annual physical inventory count. Perform the review of inventory obsolescence and excess inventory in accordance with Gables’ policy.
Assist with the development of the accounting reports and functionality of the company’s enterprise resource planning software, IFS
Assist with the implementation of appropriate financial and IT controls to ensure compliance with HEICO’s 404 SOX requirements.
Provide financial, administrative, and operational support, particularly in the areas of cost and inventory control as well as process improvement.
Lead, mentor and develop the Finance and Accounting team, ensuring alignment with company and HEICO values.
Ensure local tax and regulatory filings and compliance.
Other related ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary