Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a high-potential finance professional with 5-7 years of experience to support our FAA Part 145-certified Aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) business. This role will partner closely with the CFO, VP/General Manager, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to provide robust financial insight into repair programs for commercial aerospace engine accessories .

This hands-on role will broadly encompass both the preparation and review of financial accounting and management reporting. This individual will play a key role in overseeing the daily accounting operations, assisting in month-end close processes, and providing insights for financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Operational Support:

• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and financial modeling for MRO revenue, direct labor, overhead, and gross margin
• Track cost and profit performance by ATA chapter , component type , and customer program
• Partner with the VP/GM to monitor repair turn time , first-pass yield , and labor efficiency
• Prepare and review monthly / quarterly operating company level financials
• Record and review monthly G/L journal entries
• Cash management: A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, cash planning

Cost Analysis & Program Profitability:

• Analyze standard vs. actual repair costs across aerospace components
• Monitor and explain variances in material usage, special process outsourcing, and labor hours
• Evaluate profitability by customer, contract, and repair program; support quoting/pricing models
• Improve processes and reporting packages; develop and execute controls

• Inventory & Rotables Management:

  • Support inventory valuation and control of rotables, expendables, and customer-owned material
  • Assist with establishing a financial model for a rotable pool to support TAT reduction initiatives
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on consignment vs. owned inventory strategy

• Compliance & System Support:

  • Ensure alignment of financial practices with FAA/EASA audit requirements and Part 145 repair station financial controls
  • Support system configuration and reporting in Quantum ERP (or equivalent)
  • Assist with cost traceability for FAA-approved electronic signoff systems

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Aerospace Management, or a related field (required)
  • MBA, MS in Finance, or CPA/CMA certification (preferred)
  • Experience:
  • 5-7 years of accounting experience, including at a top accounting firm, with strong operating company/GAAP experience
  • Experience in the MRO, aerospace or manufacturing industries is preferred
  • Experience with Quantum ERP is preferred
  • Exposure to FAA Part 145 operations, component-level repair economics, or aerospace manufacturing a plus
  • Familiarity with ATA chapters, CMMs, and test/repair flow is highly desirable
  • Technical Skills:
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, cost modeling)
  • Familiarity with Quantum Control, SAP, or other MRO ERP systems
  • Understanding of overhead absorption, cost-of-quality (COPQ), and direct vs indirect labor modeling

  Key Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and business acumen
  • Clear and confident communicator across all levels of the organization
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative
  • Passion for aviation, operations, and continuous improvement
  • U.S. persons only, per ITAR regulations

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