Financial Controller

United Aero Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Aero Group seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across its multi-entity organization, ensuring GAAP compliance and supporting strategic decision-making.

The role drives financial planning, ERP/BI enhancements, and the annual audit process while coordinating with the CFO, Board, lenders and investors across locations including Orlando. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 8–10 years of related accounting or finance experience.
• Experience communicating financial results to banking partners preferred.
• Aviation or aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Banking and private equity experience preferred.
• Government accounting experience preferred.
• M&A accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations to meet obligations under U.S. GAAP across multiple entities.
• Prepare timely financial information for CFO, Board, lenders, and investors.
• Assist CFO with annual projections and forecasts; monitor variances and corrective actions.
• Support ERP enhancements and BI reporting for insights.
• Lead annual audit and tax return processes; prepare external audit documentation.
• Manage banking relationships and covenant reporting.
• Develop finance team across locations and entities; oversee consolidated reporting.
• Ensure monthly close deadlines and debt payments are timely.
• Collaborate with site leaders and operational teams on policy improvements and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

BI reporting

Team leadership

Multi-location coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Financial Controller oversees accounting and financial operations across United Aero Group’s multiple entities. This supervisory role ensures GAAP compliance, supports strategic decision-making, and improves financial processes within a growing aerospace organization.

General Accountabilities

• Managing the daily financial operations of the Company in a manner that allows the Company and its various business units to meet its financial obligations in accordance with U.S. GAAP; maximizes financial profits and cash flow; remains in compliance with the Company’s contractual and legal obligations; and in accordance with State and Federal Laws and the written policies of the Company as are in effect from time to time.
• Preparing financial information on a timely basis for the CFO, the Board of Managers, Lenders, Investors and all other parties as directed by the CFO/CEO and Board of Managers of the Company;
• Assist CFO with annual financial projections and operational forecasts. Monitor variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support ERP system enhancements and BI reporting for financial insights.
• Lead and complete the annual audit and tax return process by March 31 of each calendar year. Prepare documentation for external audits and resolve discrepancies or non-compliance issues;
• Managing the Company’s banking relationships, ensuring compliance with all banking covenants, reporting and renewal requirements;
• Developing and building a finance team across the various locations and entities in support of the Company’s business objectives;
• Maintain oversight of all financial reporting across all locations (Florida, Alabama, California, Canada, Ireland & Australia).
• Ensure all consolidated financial reports are closed and completed in a timely manner on a monthly basis to meet the reporting deadline to the lending institution (on or about the 15th each month) for multiple locations.
• Financial planning & analysis (operational analysis, cash flow management, forecasting, and related activities).
• Complete the monthly BBC and produce the relevant reports.
• Ensure all debt payments are made timely each month, in accordance with the debt agreements.
• Work closely with site leaders and operational teams across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and process improvements.
• ADHOC projects as needed/required by Management Team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of related accounting or finance experience required.
• Experience communicating financial results to banking partners strongly preferred.
• Aviation or aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Banking and private equity experience preferred.
• Government accounting experience preferred.
• M&A accounting experience preferred.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify discrepancies, assess root causes, and communicate findings clearly to leadership.
• Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and company-wide financial operations in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial results, explain variances, and provide clear business guidance to executives, lenders, and operational leaders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, monthly close requirements, audits, reporting obligations, and cross-functional priorities.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while strengthening accountability, collaboration, and professional growth across the finance function.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate financial trends, resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and support sound business decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms; ability to support system enhancements, improve reporting accuracy, and drive process efficiency.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 10+ accounting professionals across multiple sites while ensuring consistent financial processes and reporting standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 10-20% as needed.
• Full time position in Orlando, FL in office
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to successfully complete a drug test and pass a background check.