JPE Financial Controller

Financial Controller Opportunity

Jet Parts Engineering (JPE), a subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to manage accounting operations and financial reporting for our Seattle headquarters. This role offers high visibility within a publicly traded aerospace and defense organization, reporting directly to the VP of Finance and impacting nine operating entities.

TransDigm is a global leader in designing, producing, and supplying highly engineered aerospace components. JPE supports this mission by providing precision jet parts and aftermarket solutions. Our Seattle team operates with the discipline of a public company and the agility of a focused business unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading financial reporting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and TransDigm corporate policies.
• Consolidating financial statements across nine operating entities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with parent company reporting cycles.
• Driving the annual budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with operations, sales, and executive leadership.
• Serving as the primary contact for internal and external audits, managing audit preparation and relationships.
• Maintaining and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring SOX compliance.
• Overseeing month-end and quarter-end close processes, delivering clean, well-documented financials on schedule.
• Preparing and reviewing financial packages, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Leading, developing, and mentoring the local accounting team, establishing scalable processes and clear accountability.
• Managing and optimizing the company's multi-platform ERP environment.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the finance and accounting function.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax, regulatory, and contractual financial obligations.

Required qualifications include:

• 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.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Comfortable operating across multiple ERP systems simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior leadership.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) background.
• 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.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Salaried position with a base of $150k-$165K, depending on experience, skills, and certifications.
• Variable annual performance-based bonus up to 10%.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, life, and other insurance options; 401k plan with 100% match on first 4% after 3 months.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal leave accrued monthly.

Why join JPE?

• Direct reporting line to the VP of Finance with high visibility to TransDigm corporate leadership.
• Be part of a NYSE-listed aerospace leader with a strong track record of value creation and acquisition growth.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus tied to business results.
• Hybrid schedule four days on-site in Seattle with one day working from home.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.

Jet Parts Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. TransDigm Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.