FreeFlight Systems · 12 hours ago
Sr Director, Finance
FreeFlight Systems is an Advanced Avionics manufacturing company seeking a Senior Director of Finance to lead the finance and accounting functions. This strategic role involves overseeing financial accuracy, governance, and planning while partnering with internal teams and outsourced accounting firms to support organizational growth.
Responsibilities
Design and own the finance systems and reporting architecture across U.S. and Canadian entities
Oversee the accurate consolidation of entities, charts of accounts, revenue mapping, and expense classification
Own and partner with IT / Business Operations to align ERP and system integrations
Establish standardized internal controls and process playbooks
Own data governance and reporting standards
Serve as the internal owner accountable for the accuracy of financial statements
Own GAAP interpretations, accounting policies, and materiality thresholds
Oversee the execution of the company’s monthly reporting requirements, including reviewing monthly and year-end financials prepared by the outsourced accounting team
Lead management’s risk assessment + mitigation planning (SOX, etc.)
Own budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
Build financial models and scenario analysis to support growth and acquisitions
Translate financial results into actionable insights for leadership and department heads
Monitor covenant compliance and lender reporting
Support M&A strategy and scenario planning
Support long-range strategic planning
Own relationships with auditors, and banking partners
Oversee audit coordination and review technical accounting and position memos
Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and payment prioritization
Provide senior-level oversight and mentorship to the US and UK accounting and finance team
Elevate financial acumen and decision-making across the organization
Act as the senior internal counterpart to the outsourced accounting firm
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
Ability to develop financial models and business cases to support growth initiatives
Strong Foundation in GAAP Reporting
Experience in multi-entity across international environments
Preferred
ERP and systems architecture experience strongly preferred
CPA and/or Advanced Degree strongly preferred
Syteline ERP and MS BC 365 Experience a Plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company
FreeFlight Systems
FreeFlight Systems is an aviation & aerospace company that manufactures avionics systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-02-24Acquired
Recent News
2025-08-19
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