Scope of Position

A global leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry is seeking a Group Controller to lead a high-performing finance team and drive strategic financial planning across international operations. This individual will report directly to the Group Vice President of Finance and Business Management and play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and strategic alignment of all accounting and financial reporting functions across the commercial group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting and finance functions, including analysts, pricing, and site finance operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review and analyze financial statements and ensure US GAAP compliance across all business units.
• Own and enforce group accounting policies and internal controls.
• Design and implement process improvements that enhance financial transparency, especially in sales, margins, and working capital.
• Collaborate on commercial business model development and strategic investments.
• Provide leadership with actionable financial insights—clearly explain trends, develop decision-support analysis, and recommend strategic actions.
• Deliver tailored financial reports and KPIs to align with the varying maturity of business segments.
• Support financial planning for pricing, costing, quoting, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure proper ledger maintenance, internal audit support, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with external auditors and support audit processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or operations, ideally within aerospace or manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a finance leadership or management role.
• Strong experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Proficiency in US GAAP, ERP systems, and MS Excel.
• Skilled in financial modeling and data storytelling.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business/finance degree.
• SAP and/or OneStream experience.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience (preferably with a Big 4 firm).
• Deep understanding of aerospace or high-tech manufacturing environments.