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Summary and Objective

The Plant Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities for the Maintenance Repair & Overhaul function.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plant Controller to join our dynamic MRO team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled finance professional to contribute to our company's financial health, helping to shape strategic decisions and maintain our strong financial position. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, business analysis, process improvement, financial planning, internal controls, cost management, and inventory reconciliation. This role is also responsible for maintaining compliance with IATF 1699 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 and maintaining the general ledger. Experience with Intactt, Coupa, and Corridor is considered a plus.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee and manage the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, assess performance, and pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Oversees preparation of financial statements and analysis, budgets and forecasts, and variance analysis of actual performance results.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility and ensures the establishment and administration of adequate internal controls within the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide business analysis and support strategic decision making.
• Works effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management.
• Manages and develops a team focused on business partnering, advisory, continuous improvement efforts, and data driven analysis/decision making.
• Drive cost management initiatives and implement cost-saving measures.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Ensure compliance with FAA standards and SOX Controls.
• Perform inventory reconciliation and manage inventory accounting.
• Develop and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Helps drive profitable decision making and maximizing return on assets by preparing and analyzing financial data along with operational metrics.
• Understands and remains close with the operations of the business and operators, providing them with financial analysis and business insights to help with decision making
• Presents analysis findings to various leaders in the business.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and developing employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.

Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and ethical principles; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the VP, the responsibility for MRO finance.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key information, including presentations to senior management or other outside partners.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

Competencies

• Proficient in accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

Supervisory responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities

Work environment

• Typical office and computer lab environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to loud noises including airplane machinery and jet engines.

Physical demands

• Ability to see and hear clearly
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 20 pounds

Dress Code and Uniform

• Well-groomed appearance
• Adherence to department dress code

Travel required

• Some, less than 10%

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of business analysis, process improvement, financial planning, internal controls, cost management, and inventory reconciliation.
• Proven experience in maintaining SOX Compliance
• Proficiency in maintaining a general ledger.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred education and experience

• MBA preferred

EEO statement

flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.