Director, Finance FP&A Sr

Senior Director of Finance FP&A, Reporting & Tools at StandardAero leads corporate FP&A, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, and reporting systems optimization, partnering with the C-suite, divisional leadership, and investors to drive governance, external disclosures, and profitable growth in a public-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication under tight deadlines.
• Chair monthly results reviews and forecast discussions.
• Generate internal management reports for divisions, the CODM, and Carlyle Management reporting.
• Assist with quarterly Board materials, earnings releases, and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K).
• Design and optimize the general ledger structure in partnership with the Accounting function.
• Support platform reporting and prune dormant or unused ledger strings.
• Develop and present executive dashboards and performance summaries using Power BI for MBR reporting and quarterly share and AIP reporting.
• Ensure alignment between internal management reports and external financial statements.
• Establish robust reporting standards across the organization.
• Structure the ledger to meet both internal and external reporting needs.
• Disaggregate COGS to improve analysis and comparability.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, including variance analysis and testing of goodwill and intangible assets.
• Support M&A activity, including purchase price allocation.
• Lead enterprise forecasting and budgeting across all divisions.
• Provide tools, guidance, and governance to Controllers for accurate Oracle inputs.
• Present forecast results during monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Develop and oversee KPI frameworks spanning financial and operational metrics.
• Provide data driven insights to support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
• Lead variance analysis against plan, forecast, and prior year.
• Own FP&A and reporting systems and tools including Oracle, Wands, and Power BI.
• Standardize forecasting methodologies, chart of accounts, and reporting processes.
• Advance automation, scalability, and data integrity across FP&A functions.
• Collaborate with IT and Accounting to maintain a single source of truth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-suite, division leaders, and functional heads.
• Support executive decision making with clear, timely, and actionable financial insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior finance and executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing FP&A team.
• Foster accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR on talent development and succession planning.
• Maintain strong internal controls across planning and reporting processes.
• Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness in partnership with Accounting and Internal Audit.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and financial governance.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work onsite at the corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting experience in a public company setting.
• Experience collaborating with Investor Relations and supporting the full reporting cycle from preliminary close through public release.
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger structures, and public company reporting rhythms.
• Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and executive storytelling skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Unquestioned integrity and ability to operate under pressure.

Technologies

• Oracle
• Wands
• PowerBI
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% vested
• Paid time off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Learning and professional development opportunities

Key Internal Customers

• C-suite and Executive Leadership Team
• Division Presidents and CFOs
• Functional Leaders
• Site Controllers

Preferred Characteristics

• CPA strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
• Experience with enterprise planning and analytics platforms such as Oracle ERP and Power BI