Executive Controller - Aviation Interiors

Rio Staffing LLC.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC is seeking a Corporate Controller for an aerospace manufacturing firm in the Burlington area, WA. This executive role reports to the President and leads Finance, HR, and IT, driving financial strategy and rigorous cost management across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in financial leadership, CPA preferred, and the ability to guide cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver timely financial statements and cash flow forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of proven leadership experience in financial management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.
• High moral integrity and decisive, cross‑functional conflict resolution.
• Agility to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office and ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct the annual financial planning and budgeting cycles alongside the General Manager, monitoring variances and updating senior leadership on fiscal health.
• Govern all accounting and finance activities, including tax policy, treasury management, audits, insurance, and financial systems.
• Execute granular cost accounting evaluations across labor, inventory, materials, and manufacturing methods to determine costs.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements while forecasting and managing cash flow.
• Oversee HR operations, ensuring compliance with laws and managing recruitment and policies.
• Apply Project and Absorption Accounting to track costs and benchmark production expenses.
• Establish KPIs across units and advise the President on corrective actions to meet targets.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with IT to ensure scalable infrastructure.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA credential desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Corporate Controller - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Burlington Area, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing firm focusing on custom aircraft interior design and production. They prioritize high-quality solutions, value generation, and a collaborative workplace culture to meet their long-term strategic objectives within the aviation industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year




• Starting Bonus: No signing bonus offered




• Relocation Assistance: No Relocation offered




• Shift: Standard business hours (may require occasional travel)




• Benefits Package: Paid Time Off, 401k with Matching, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Summary

Serving as a key executive team member and reporting straight to the President, the Controller provides hands‑on leadership across Finance, Human Resources, and IT. This multifaceted role is responsible for driving financial strategy, managing complex manufacturing cost evaluations, and overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will guide cross‑functional teams to hit strategic growth metrics while maintaining rigorous risk management, compliance, and budgeting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the annual financial planning and budgeting cycles alongside the General Manager, actively monitoring variances and updating senior leadership on fiscal health.




• Govern all accounting and finance activities, encompassing tax policy, treasury management, audits, business insurance, and financial system administration.




• Execute granular cost accounting evaluations, assessing labor, inventory, raw materials, and production methodologies to determine accurate manufacturing costs.




• Prepare and deliver precise annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements while actively forecasting and managing corporate cash flow.




• Manage comprehensive HR operations, ensuring compliance with international and state labor laws, overseeing recruitment pipelines, and developing organizational policies.




• Apply Project and Absorption Accounting principles to track cost data and benchmark actual production expenses against standard costs.




• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all business units, advising the President on necessary corrective strategies to ensure targets are met.




• Mentor departmental staff and managers while partnering with the IT Manager to ensure hardware and software infrastructure meets company needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.




• At least 8 years of proven leadership experience in financial management roles.




• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities, with the transparency and confidence to present complex financial realities to the executive suite.




• High moral integrity, a decisive truth‑seeking approach, and the ability to resolve cross‑departmental conflicts swiftly.




• Agility to maneuver between high‑level strategic planning and roll‑up‑your‑sleeves tactical execution.




• Advanced technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and modern ERP platforms.

Ideal Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is highly desired.




• Prior executive leadership experience in the aerospace sector, aviation manufacturing, or environments dealing with aircraft interiors.




• Strong commercial acumen with a documented history of implementing cost‑saving initiatives and driving corporate growth.