Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the consolidation, financial reporting, and audit compliance for the organization. This role ensures the accuracy of financial statements, drives process improvements, and works closely with senior management to support strategic initiatives. The Controller leads a team of accountants and ensures adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Ensure all financial reports meet the company’s and external auditors’ standards.
• Prepare and present financial projections to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including tax filings, audits, and other legal requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors during audits and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, if applicable.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the accounting function to drive efficiencies and automation.
• Implement new accounting systems or software as needed, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and practices, recommending updates when necessary.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Set clear goals and expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and HR, to align accounting activities with overall business objectives.
• Provide financial expertise and support for special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and at all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or management role, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance.
• Experience leading teams through ERP implementations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Physical Requirements Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.