Business Unit Controller - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a seasoned Business Unit Controller for the Irvine BU within the Fluid Systems Division to guide financial stewardship and strategic decision-making across the finance team. The role partners with the BU Manager to drive performance, cost control, and compliance, including SOX and internal controls.

Responsibilities include leading the Irvine finance team, overseeing general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing cost accounting, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of major professional accomplishments and leadership of projects/teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and change-management capabilities.
• Understanding of business systems, controls, contracts and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Irvine finance team and act as strategic partner to BU Manager.
• Oversee GL, FP&A, budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Drive internal controls, SOX compliance, and risk management.
• Partner with operations, engineering and procurement to optimize financial outcomes.
• Represent FSD financially to stakeholders and support acquisitions as needed.
• Allocate resources and measure performance of financial programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partner

Team management

Financial oversight

SOX compliance

Cost accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Business Unit Controller - Fluid Systems Division

Job Description

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Fluid Systems Division (FSD) is part of Parker Aerospace and is the largest revenue-generating division in Parker Hannifin. The Irvine Business Unit (BU) is the largest revenue-generating BU in Parker Hannifin. The Irvine BU is made up of three product lines (Fuel, Inerting, Pneumatics) supporting end-to-end product life cycle, including engineering, procurement/supply, OEM production and testing, production support, Aftermarket MRO. The Irvine BU and BU Controller also works closely with our Mexico operation location in support of production flexibility, product transfers, and cost savings achievement. With a world-class product portfolio, a strong mix of OEM and Aftermarket customers across Commercial and Military applications, the Irvine BU has grown by over 50% in the last two years – with continued growth anticipated over the next decade.

Essential Functions

• Leadership and Strategy: Serve as the trusted right hand to the BU Manager. As the second-in-command on financial and business matters, this position acts as a strategic partner in shaping direction, driving execution, and ensuring strong financial and operational performance. The role combines financial stewardship, business insight, and leadership to support sound decision‑making, accountability, and achievement of business goals across the entire Irvine BU.
• Team Management & Development: Lead and manage the Irvine finance team, build, mentor, and develop high‑performing accounting team through coaching, succession planning, performance management, and career development. The BU Controller will foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on continuous learning and strong operational partnership.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee division administrative programs and systems, including general ledger, financial planning and analysis, annual budgeting, operations and engineering business partnering, fixed assets, financial reporting, performance measurements, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Process Improvement: Develop innovative approaches to resolve administrative systems problems, implementing new processes and efficiency improvements while creating guidelines and policies for division use.
• Cost Accounting & Operational Finance: Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing accounting, inventory management, average actual costing, variance analysis, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption methodologies.
• Internal controls, Compliance, & Risk Management: Lead site compliance efforts related to internal controls, SOX requirements, corporate compliance initiatives, and financial risk mitigation. This role will assess and strengthen financial and operational controls to improve transaction accuracy. Champion a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent FSD to government agencies and customer audiences, maintaining relationships with key decision‑makers to support financial initiatives.
• Resource Allocation: Deploy resources effectively, assisting other team leaders in the appropriate allocation of personnel and capital to optimize division performance.
• Performance Evaluation: Develop measures to evaluate the results and success of financial programs, incorporating both objective and subjective assessments to inform decision‑making.
• Acquisition Integration Support: Parker has recently acquired a company in close proximity to the Irvine BU; if/when the integration into Parker Aerospace commences, this BU Controller role may take part in ad‑hoc support of the new acquisition.

Job Requirements

• Ten or more years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and overall leadership of projects and teams for five or more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Knowledge of the relevant business function that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar discipline, and progressive career experience with specialized training related to the field of administrative expertise (e.g. information technology, finance, etc.). An M.B.A. or a professional designation (CPA) is preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Thorough understanding of business and financial systems and controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements. Ability to control costs and effectively implement programs with impact to division‑wide efforts. Highly effective and persuasive in developing and maintaining customer/internal client relationships.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $140915 to $246685 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and AffRightive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission