CFO - Modernize & Lead Finance Transformation

MD Helicopters; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Helicopters is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead and modernize the Finance and Accounting organization in Mesa, Arizona. You will serve on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding accounting, reporting, cash management, and strategic initiatives with an emphasis on dashboards and automation.

The role requires 15+ years in Finance, a CPA, and aerospace/manufacturing experience. You will partner with private equity ownership, oversee government contracting, and drive a scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license in good standing required.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible Finance and Accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a standalone CFO or senior divisional CFO with full responsibility for accounting, reporting, cash, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Significant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another complex industrial business.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, inventory, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with government-contract accounting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Experience managing lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mesa, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and ELT.
• Lead the Finance and Accounting organization with clear accountability and discipline.
• Provide timely information on performance, liquidity, risks, and outlook.
• Maintain trusted relationships with PE owners, lenders, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and internal controls.
• Ensure timely issuance of financial statements and GAAP compliance.
• Strengthen accounting policies, controls, and supporting documentation.
• Lead the modernization of Finance processes, systems, automation, analytics, and reporting.
• Design dashboards, KPIs, and online reporting tools.
• Establish a disciplined close, forecast, cash, and profitability review rhythm.
• Replace manual processes with scalable, well-controlled solutions.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize ERP and BI capabilities.
• Develop and implement financial models and dashboards.
• Build a stronger, more efficient Finance organization.
• Oversee Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Aftermarket Finance.
• Improve visibility into product and contract profitability.
• Support government contracting accounting and compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Lender relations

Board liaison

ERP & reporting

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA license

MBA (preferred)

15+ years experience

Tools

ERP

Job description

MD Helicopters is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead and modernize the Finance and Accounting organization in Mesa, Arizona. You will serve on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding accounting, reporting, cash management, and strategic initiatives with an emphasis on dashboards and automation.

The role requires 15+ years in Finance, a CPA, and aerospace/manufacturing experience. You will partner with private equity ownership, oversee government contracting, and drive a scalable