CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Cutter Aviation; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutter Aviation, a premier aviation services provider, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to steer financial, risk, and operational strategy. You will partner with the CEO, lead budgeting and forecasting, oversee accounting, tax, and HR, and guide major acquisitions.

Travel to company locations is expected as part of leadership in the aviation landscape. Ideal candidate holds an MBA with 10+ years in finance and operations in a mid-sized firm, with strong communication and strategic thinking for

Qualifications

• MBA with 10+ years in finance, operations, and leadership in a mid-sized company.
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Preference for aviation or service sector background and strong communication.
• Willingness to travel to company locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Oversee accounting, HR, risk, legal and tax functions; ensure controls.
• Direct due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; negotiate deals.
• Manage long-term real estate leases and banking relationships.
• Build aviation industry partnerships and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

MBA

Risk management

Operations management

Education

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Cutter Aviation – Excellence in Aviation since 1928

As the leading aviation services provider in the Southwestern United States, Cutter Aviation’s success is powered by our people. We value hard work, reward exceptional service, and are committed to building long-term careers by supporting our employees every step of the way.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Financial Officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of financial and operational strategies, metrics tied to those strategies and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Principal accountabilities are:

Planning

• Work with and assist CEO in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic and tactical business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage the capital request and forecasting processes
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction

Operations

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage the accounting, human resources, risk management, legal, and tax functions
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
• Implement operational best practices
• Direct all acquisition and divestiture due diligence and negotiations
• Manage and negotiate all long-term real estate leases with numerous municipalities
• Oversee all financial reporting and issuance of required financial information to constituents
• Responsible for all banking relationships and capital structure
• Monitor cash balances and maintain current cash forecasts
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

Business Development

• Develop business relationships within the aviation industry
• Identify potential business opportunities in company’s territory

Desired Qualifications:

The candidate for Chief Financial Officer must be a leader and have an MBA with a well-rounded knowledge of accounting, finance, operations and real estate with at least 10+ years of demonstrated career advancement in a mid-sized company or division of a large corporation. Candidate should also have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with aviation and/or service sector backgrounds.

Working Conditions:

Will work in an office environment. Travel to company locations outside of Arizona will be necessary, as well as for aviation-related events.

Job Specifications:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and a have clean driving record.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screening test.

Ideal candidate will have the following work styles:

• Persistence in the face of obstacles.
• A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done IAW acceptable techniques and methods.
• Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
• Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Results oriented Proven ability to achieve goals. Follows through and meets deadlines; Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.