Vice President Finance BH

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters•Kahului, HI

1d•$185,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance for Blue Hawaiian is the senior financial leader responsible for driving the financial success and long-term growth of one of the most iconic aerial tourism companies in the world. This role is required to be based onsite in either Maui or Oahu, supporting operations at the heart of Hawai‘i’s premier helicopter experience provider. As a key partner to the President of Blue Hawaiian and the primary liaison to Air Methods’ enterprise finance team, the VP Finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, optimizing financial performance, and driving sustainable EBITDA growth. This leader will oversee financial planning, reporting, and governance while ensuring strong controls, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards. Blending hands-on operational leadership with executive-level strategic influence, this role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to contribute to a business that showcases Hawai‘i from a truly unique and unforgettable perspective.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Senior finance leadership experience (VP, Director, or equivalent) in a complex, operationally intensive environment, required
Demonstrated success leading financial turnarounds, margin improvement, or EBITDA recovery
Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, business case development, and executive reporting
Proven ability to operate effectively within a matrixed enterprise structure
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of competitive market.
Ability to identify relevant data and use it to draw inferences with reference; an analytical mind and the ability to handle and organize data efficiently and effectively.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Command of the written language both written and verbal.
The ability to establish and articulate sound pricing policy.
Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint the ability to put together clear, impactful slide decks on historical, current, and future pricing initiatives and their impacts.
In-depth understanding of software tools for analyzing the data, i.e. the models, methods, and the source of the inputs.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experiential tourism
Experience in aviation, tourism, transportation, or other asset intensive service businesses, preferred
Experience working with private equity, boards, or enterprise ELTs, preferred
Track record of finance process modernization and automation, preferred

Responsibilities

Full ownership of Blue Hawaiian financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management
Authority over financial policies, controls, and processes within Blue Hawaiian (aligned to Air Methods standards)
Shared decision making with the President on strategic investments, cost structure, and growth initiatives
Enterprise partnership rather than standalone autonomy, consistent with Air Methods’ operating model
Own and lead the financial strategy, operating plan, and budget for Blue Hawaiian, with clear accountability for profitability, cash flow, and EBITDA performance.
Partner with the President & CEO and leadership team to define financial priorities that support operational excellence, growth, and long-term sustainability.
Translate business strategy into clear financial plans, targets, and performance metrics appropriate for a tourism business.
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning for Blue Hawaiian.
Provide clear, decision ready financial insights to the Blue Hawaiian leadership team, Air Methods ELT, and Board as required.
Own business cases and financial analyses supporting major initiatives, investments, pricing decisions, fleet utilization strategies, and operational changes.
Coordinate Blue Hawaiian financial activities with Air Methods FP&A, procurement, accounting, and related enterprise finance functions, ensuring consistency with corporate standards while preserving business specific agility.
Ensure compliance with all applicable finance, accounting, internal control, and reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for financial governance, audit readiness, and contract compliance.
Modernize the Blue Hawaiian finance function by streamlining and automating manual processes where practical, improving data quality, speed, and transparency.
Establish scalable financial processes and controls that support both current operations and future growth.
Ensure financial operations are rightsized for the business while maintaining rigor and discipline.
Act as a trusted advisor to the President and a credible financial voice with the Board and Air Methods ELT.
Build strong working relationships across operations, commercial, maintenance, and safety leadership to ensure financial considerations are embedded in day-to-day decision making.
Model Air Methods leadership behaviors: ownership, accountability, collaboration, and enterprise thinking.
Other duties as assigned by the President, Blue Hawaiian
Directly supervises employees in the department. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.