Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

Controller

Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to lead the accounting function for the group and serve as a senior member of the finance/leadership team. The Controller will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate financial records, improving our system of financial controls, and providing group-level oversight of accounting, reporting, and compliance across all domestic and international entities. The Controller will work collaboratively with the Treasurer, staff accountant, and AP clerk and will report directly to executive leadership and work closely with other key members of the senior management team.

Beyond traditional controllership, this role serves as the senior finance leader for the group, with responsibility for budgeting and forecasting, cash flow and treasury oversight, banking relationships, and financial analysis and reporting for executive leadership and the Board. This is an AI-native finance role. We expect the Controller to be personally fluent with AI tools, to use them in daily work, and to lead the finance organization in adopting AI and automation as the standard way the function operates.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with experience working with financial data in complex and evolving situations, international operations, and accounting in asset intensive industries. He or she will also be skilled in ensuring seamless financial reporting, compliance, and financial reporting process optimization across multiple domestic and international locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership and Strategy Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency

Collaborate with a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Develop and implement financial controls and best practices across all business units

Collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial strategies that align with business objectives

Provide group-level oversight of the accounting and finance function across all entities and locations, including consolidation, intercompany accounting, and standardization of policies and procedures

Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, and monitor performance against budget across business units

Deliver financial analysis, KPIs, and management reporting that give executive leadership and the Board clear visibility into results, trends, and risks

Prepare and present financial results and analysis to executive leadership and the Board of Directors as requested

Serve as the senior finance voice in leadership discussions and decision-making, advising the CEO and executive team on financial implications of business decisions

Support capital planning and the financial evaluation of major investments, including simulator acquisitions, new training centers, and facility expansions

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations and building capability across the group

Accounting and Compliance Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, adhering to GAAP and international accounting standards

Manage month end, quarter end, and year end closing processes

Collaborate with the Treasurer to oversee tax compliance

Lead annual audits and regulatory filings for domestic and international operations, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors

Maintain and strengthen the internal control environment, including segregation of duties, approval authorities, and account reconciliation standards across all entities

Treasury, Cash Management, and Risk Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning for the group in coordination with the Treasurer Manage banking, lending, and…