US Director of Finance — Growth & Strategy Leader

Coulson Group of Companies; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Coulson Aviation, part of the Coulson Group of Companies, seeks a Director of Finance for the USA location in Thermal, CA to lead financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making for the entity. This role will drive cost savings, monitor KPIs, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of multinational finance leadership experience, strong team leadership, and a proven ability to translate data into strategic actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years in progressive finance leadership, ideally in multinational/shared services.
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic decisions.
• Expertise in compliance, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing entity-level finance functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to entity leadership, delivering strategic, data-driven insights.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and deep-diving performance reviews to drive cost savings and margin improvement.
• Monitor daily financial health through dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Oversee compliance with tax, audit, insurance, and regulatory requirements, including responding to authority inquiries.
• Approve purchase orders, vendor invoices, and expenses within budget controls.
• Analyze MRO and aircraft project performance against forecasts and budgets.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial goals and resolve queries.
• Coordinate month-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting with Shared Services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• Ensure robust internal controls and drive continuous financial optimization.
• Partner with HR and payroll to validate payroll runs, manage compensation accuracy, and support workforce planning.
• Address employee finance-related inquiries with a focus on satisfaction.
• Act as liaison with Shared Services Center to ensure seamless financial operations and resolve service delivery issues.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial planning & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Finance dashboards/BI tools

Job description

Coulson Aviation, part of the Coulson Group of Companies, seeks a Director of Finance for the USA location in Thermal, CA to lead financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making for the entity. This role will drive cost savings, monitor KPIs, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of multinational finance leadership experience, strong team leadership, and a proven ability to translate data into strategic actions.