Financial Controller

Financial Controller role based in Seattle, WA (hybrid), leading accounting operations, reporting, and consolidation across nine operating entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and TransDigm corporate accounting policies.
• Own consolidation of financial statements across nine operating entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with parent company reporting timelines.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle in partnership with operations, sales, and executive leadership.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits, including audit preparation, PBC schedules, and auditor relationship management.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting with a focus on SOX compliance across the operating footprint.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring clean, well-documented financial results delivered on schedule.
• Prepare and review financial packages, including variance analyses and management reporting for the VP of Finance and Transdigm corporate.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the local accounting team; build scalable processes and clear accountability.
• Manage and optimize a multi-platform ERP environment to ensure data integrity and consistent reporting across systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, and contractual financial obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Prior experience in a public company or public company subsidiary environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Comfort working across multiple ERP systems simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior leadership.

Technology / Systems

• Quantum AvSight
• Accounting Seed
• Smart145
• Sage
• 123Insight
• Xero

Compensation and Benefits

• $150,000 - $165,000 base salary (DOE)
• Variable annual performance-based bonus up to 10%
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance options
• 401k plan with 100% match on the first 4% after 3 months
• Full-time workers get paid holidays
• Full-time workers accrue vacation & sick/personal leave monthly on hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of JPE’s ERP platforms
• Familiarity with TransDigm’s financial reporting framework or prior PE-backed company experience
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Knowledge of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

Additional Role Notes

• Direct reporting line to the VP of Finance with high visibility to TransDigm corporate leadership.
• Hybrid schedule: four days on-site in Seattle, WA and one day working from home.