Controller

Gables Engineering Inc, a HEICO company, is a leader in custom avionic controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Our engineers stay at the cutting edge of control panel technology, partnering closely with aircraft operators to deliver tailored solutions for modern fleets. We are vertically integrated, enabling faster design to production cycles, superior quality control, and reliable on time delivery. At Gables, innovation moves quickly—from concept to cockpit.

JOB TITLE:             Controller     

PAY TYPE:              Exempt

REPORTS TO:        General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Controller is responsible for the full scope of financial management for Gables Engineering, including financial planning, reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role ensures accurate and timely delivery of financial results, drives process improvements in cost and inventory control, and provides strategic financial leadership to support business growth. The Vice President of Finance serves as the key liaison between Gables and HEICO/ETG, ensuring alignment with corporate reporting requirements and best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Own full P&L and balance sheet responsibility.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, operating reports, and variance analyses.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to both Gables leadership and HEICO/ETG, ensuring compliance with internal, external (SEC), and regulatory requirements.
• Support HEICO/ETG with reporting packages, audit requirements, and tax-related schedules.
• Owns overall responsibility for the Finance function’s use of the IFS ERP system, including oversight of current operations and any future uplifts to ensure business continuity.

Planning & Forecasting

• Direct the annual budget process and periodic re-forecasts, including detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Oversee development of weekly and monthly forecast reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and investment decisions.

Cost, Inventory, and Operational Finance

• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation processes, ensuring compliance with policy and accuracy of reporting.
• Provide financial insight into product/job cost trends and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide costing and estimating support for Sales and Business Development activities.
• Provide financial oversight for inventory management, work-in-progress (WIP), and supply chain cost drivers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices through data-driven financial analysis.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure appropriate financial controls, including compliance with SOX 404, corporate policies, and IT systems.
• Manage local tax and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Internal Audit and HEICO corporate finance to maintain a strong control environment.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Accounting team, ensuring alignment with company and HEICO values.
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Attract, retain, and grow talent to support future business needs.

M&A and Integration Support

• Contribute financial due diligence and integration efforts for acquisitions, partnerships, or other growth opportunities.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and business acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with success in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ethical standards.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely financial information under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with leadership at Gables and HEICO corporate.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, controls, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel/financial analysis tools.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and government contract cost compliance a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. IFS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); ERP implementation experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position located in an office environment, with exposure to the manufacturing floor when needed.
• Sedentary Work- This role may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Most essential functions are performed while sitting but walking and standing is occasionally required.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, such as using a computer, typing, and handling documents or office tools.
• Visual acuity is required for reading documents, computer screens, and …
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a typical office setting or on production floor.

Gables Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. V/D