Director of Finance - USA

Coulson Aviation

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
  • 10+ years in progressive finance leadership, ideally within multinational/shared services environments
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategic decisions
  • Expertise in compliance, tax, and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience managing entity-level finance functions
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills
  • Proven track record in developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary financial advisor to entity leadership, providing strategic insights
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for cost savings and margin improvement
  • Monitor daily financial health using dashboards and KPIs
  • Oversee compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
  • Analyze project performance against financial forecasts and budgets
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align and resolve financial goals
  • Coordinate month-end closings and ensure accurate reporting

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes teamwork
  • Flexibility in work arrangements
  • Access to cutting-edge financial technologies
  • Opportunities for international exposure within multinational frameworks
Full Job Description
Director of Finance - USA

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • 10+ years in progressive finance leadership, ideally in multinational/shared services.
  • Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic decisions.
  • Expertise in compliance, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience managing entity-level finance functions.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the primary financial advisor to entity leadership, delivering strategic, data-driven insights
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and deep-dive performance reviews to drive cost savings and margin improvement
  • Monitor daily financial health through dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis
  • Oversee compliance with tax, audit, insurance, and regulatory requirements, including responding to authority inquiries
  • Approve purchase orders, vendor invoices, and expenses within budget controls
  • Analyze MRO and aircraft project performance against forecasts and budgets
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial goals and resolve queries
  • Coordinate month-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting with Shared Services
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely regulatory filings
  • Ensure robust internal controls and drive continuous financial optimization
  • Partner with HR and payroll to validate payroll runs, manage compensation accuracy, and support workforce planning
  • Address employee finance-related inquiries with a focus on satisfaction
  • Act as liaison with Shared Services Center to ensure seamless financial operations and resolve service delivery issues

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now!

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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