Director, Division Controller

Director, Division Controller

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Director, Division Controller manages the accounting policies, controls, and procedures for the FlightSafety Defense business unit. The Director, Division Controller maintains accurate and complete general ledger accounting operations and is responsible for preparing the Financial Statements and support schedules for Defense within the deadlines defined.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting team including development and implementation of policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Lead team to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis and compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing defense policies and procedures.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Lead and oversee various audits to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of submissions and controls while meeting the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and FlightSafety Service Corporation's disclosure statement.
• Analyze financial results and work with VP, Finance and VP, Corporate Controller to provide senior leadership with an understanding of FlightSafety Defense's financial performance and the financial effect of business plans, strategies, and policy.
• Develop and master the understanding of Costpoint, the ERP system, and how it impacts FlightSafety Defense's Financial Reporting; Support with user access, system set up and data (e.g., cost centers, accounts, indirect projects, pools, vendors, customers, etc.).
• Perform technical accounting research and provide financial and accounting advice to internal stakeholders.
• Lead by example, establish cohesive team culture and positive environment, coach and develop team members.
• Collaborate with other departments and lead process improvement projects and initiatives.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Additional financial certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), a plus.

Minimum Experience

10+ years of Industry Accounting experience

7+ years of leadership and management experience

Experience in government service contracting organization

Actuarial skills, helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Advanced knowledge of GAAP. Working knowledge of SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Hyperion Financial Reporting and / or similar financial ERPs. Working knowledge of U.S. Government cost-plus contract accounting requirements GAAP, IFRS, DCMA, DCAA, CAS standards Internal controls, consolidation, and reporting experience in a corporate environment Proven ability to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.