Finance Manager

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Boston, MA is seeking a Finance Manager – Aviation Investment & Leasing to lead asset- and portfolio-level analysis, build complex financial models, and drive investment decisions.

You will partner with Treasury and Accounting, report to senior leadership, and influence capital deployment while gaining broad exposure across finance and capital markets. The role requires 7+ years in aviation finance, strong Excel modeling, and knowledge of ASC 842/IFRS 16; MBA/CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation finance, aircraft leasing, structured finance, or related investment roles.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft leasing cycles, asset valuation, and secondary market dynamics.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel expertise
• Strong understanding of lease accounting, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16
• Experience evaluating and executing complex investment transactions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate asset-level and portfolio-level returns including IRR, NPV, cash yield, lease rate factors, and MOIC
• Develop advanced financial models incorporating debt structures, tax considerations, cash flows, and scenario analysis
• Analyze market trends, asset values, leasing cycles, credit risk, and portfolio performance
• Evaluate financing alternatives including secured debt, warehouse facilities, ABS structures, term debt, and equity partnerships
• Partner with Treasury on funding strategies, capital structure, and refinancing initiatives
• Work closely with Accounting on lease classification, revenue recognition, depreciation, impairment, and monthly close
• Support technical accounting related to asset purchase and sale transactions
• Improve internal controls, financial reporting, and governance
• Prepare executive-level reporting and investment committee presentations

Skills

Aviation finance

Financial modeling

Excel expertise

ASC 842

IFRS 16

Asset valuation

Investment analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Title: Finance Manager – Aviation Investment & Leasing

Salary: $130,000–$160,000

Location: Boston, MA

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact finance role supporting investment strategy, aircraft leasing, capital structuring, and portfolio performance
• Significant exposure to senior leadership with reporting to the Divisional President and dotted line to the CFO
• Opportunity to evaluate complex investments and influence capital deployment and portfolio returns
• Broad exposure across finance, accounting, treasury, capital markets, and investment analysis
• Global organization serving more than 2,000 customers across the aviation and aerospace industries
• Individual contributor role with significant ownership and executive visibility

Finance Manager Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate asset-level and portfolio-level returns including IRR, NPV, cash yield, lease rate factors, and MOIC
• Develop advanced financial models incorporating debt structures, tax considerations, cash flows, and scenario analysis
• Analyze market trends, asset values, leasing cycles, credit risk, and portfolio performance
• Evaluate financing alternatives including secured debt, warehouse facilities, ABS structures, term debt, and equity partnerships
• Partner with Treasury on funding strategies, capital structure, and refinancing initiatives
• Work closely with Accounting on lease classification, revenue recognition, depreciation, impairment, and monthly close
• Support technical accounting related to asset purchase and sale transactions
• Improve internal controls, financial reporting, and governance
• Prepare executive-level reporting and investment committee presentations

Finance Manager Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation finance, aircraft leasing, structured finance, or related investment roles
• Deep knowledge of aircraft leasing cycles, asset valuation, and secondary market dynamics
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel expertise
• Strong understanding of lease accounting, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16
• Experience evaluating and executing complex investment transactions
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

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