Controller

Summary:

Manage all financial aspects of the organization including oversight of the accounting team and records, analyzing results, creating budgets and financial models, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Assist with tax and treasury activities. Will provide both high level and detailed financial analysis. It should be comfortable meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise senior leadership and the management team on all matters relating to financial performance and provide guidance on financial strategy. Be a business partner and provide open and direct feedback on alternatives and issues.
• Control all financial and accountancy matters including month end reports, cash flow management, and presentation of management information.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Oversee and review accounting tasks. Define and implement accounting procedures.
• Ensure proper invoicing, credit control and revenue recognition.
• Manage SOX internal controls compliance.
• Coordinate with corporate finance and other parent departments.
• Monitor spending and creating forecasts and budgets in coordination with corporate finance and other parent departments.
• Manage month end close process.
• Review and submission of inventory reports and engine costing models. Monitor compliance with inventory count procedures.
• Review of payroll timesheets and recording of payroll.
• Prepare quarterly commission schedule.
• Manage bank accounts in coordination with Treasury.
• Manage the accounting department and provide training as appropriate.
• Prepare monthly reporting workbook, AR and AP aging detail reports, and stock reports.
• Prepare monthly Sales and COS reports.
• Assist in preparation and review of the quarterly Lower of Cost or Market impairment schedule, organize quarterly LCM meeting and prepare minutes/memo along with schedule of part costs to be adjusted for processing.
• File various returns (sales tax, franchise tax, VAT, annual reports).
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with other entities.
• Oversee all financial aspects of operational and finance systems and manage new system implementations, as needed.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc analysis as appropriate for this position.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of 10+ years recent experience in accounting and finance.
• CPA preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP.
• Aviation or spare parts experience desired.
• Experience with cost allocation and lot performance related to Used Serviceable Material (USM).
• Experience with international operations desired.
• Ability to interact with senior executives and management team and present information to enable the organization to make the right decisions.
• Detailed oriented – able to roll up sleeves and get into every aspect of the business.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with initiative to identify potential issues and recommend strategies to address.
• Experience with Quantum Control is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Travel/Misc.:

• The position is at the Coconut Creek office location. The warehouse is in Pompano Beach. Meetings may be held at either site.
• Occasional travel may be required to other Willis business unit sites.

Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law.

WLFC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

WLFC also offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Roth 401(k), HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan, life insurance, supplemental insurance, travel accident insurance, employee assistance program, short & long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, employee education reimbursement plan, matching gift program, health and wellness plan, and paid time off.

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