Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Location
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Dallas, TX (Hybrid) or Remote.

• Finatal is partnering with a private equity-backed, multi-site aviation and technical education business, looking to appoint a controller. The company is a long-established provider of career-focused aviation and technical training, operating campuses and training facilities across multiple U.S. markets. Its programs span aviation flight, aircraft maintenance, aviation electronics and technology management, serving students pursuing careers across the aviation and skilled-technical workforce.
• The business is continuing to grow and is expected to undergo a future ownership transition. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will take ownership of the company's accounting function.

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, including the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Take full ownership of the external audit process, serving as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to reduce days to close and improve accounting processes, controls and reporting.
• Partner closely with local and operational leaders across a multi-site organization to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Support future acquisition integration and transaction-related accounting requirements as the business continues to grow.

• Private equity-backed company experience required.
• Strong experience owning the general ledger and full month-end close process, including responsibility for the accurate and timely closing of the books.
• Demonstrated ownership of the external audit process.
• Experience operating in a multi-site / multi-unit business.
• Experience with in education/training, healthcare, consumer services, retail or another multi-unit/regulated environment.

• Previous public accounting experience, particularly Big 4 or another established public accounting firm.
• CPA preferred; active license is not required.
• The company strongly prefers candidates located in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, with a hybrid schedule of approximately 2–3 days per week. Candidates elsewhere in Texas and select U.S. markets may also be considered.