Strategic Financial Controller — Multi-Entity GAAP Leader

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

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.