Director of Finance – USA
Coulson Group of Companies
United States, California, Thermal
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Site Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Level
N-1
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
01-02-2026
Description
At Coulson Aviation, we don’t just fight fires—we protect lives, forests, and entire communities across the globe. From North America to Australia and South America, our fleet of large fixed-wing and rotary aircraft delivers rapid aerial fire suppression when it matters most.
As part of the Coulson Group of Companies, a family-owned organization with over 65 years of innovation, we’re expanding fast—and we’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Director of Finance – USA to help guide that growth from our location in Thermal, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to entity leadership, delivering strategic, data-driven insights
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and deep-dive performance reviews to drive cost savings and margin improvement
- Monitor daily financial health through dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis
- Oversee compliance with tax, audit, insurance, and regulatory requirements, including responding to authority inquiries
- Approve purchase orders, vendor invoices, and expenses within budget controls
- Analyze MRO and aircraft project performance against forecasts and budgets
- Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial goals and resolve queries
- Coordinate month-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting with Shared Services
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely regulatory filings
- Ensure robust internal controls and drive continuous financial optimization
- Partner with HR and payroll to validate payroll runs, manage compensation accuracy, and support workforce planning
- Address employee finance-related inquiries with a focus on satisfaction
- Act as liaison with Shared Services Center to ensure seamless financial operations and resolve service delivery issues
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 10+ years in progressive finance leadership, ideally in multinational/shared services.
- Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic decisions.
- Expertise in compliance, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience managing entity-level finance functions.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Inclusive, respectful culture that values diversity.
- Comprehensive health benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for individual employee.
- Retirement Security: up to 5% 401(k) match to help you build your future.
- A fast-paced, rewarding environment where your work truly matters.
Company Profile
Coulson Group of Companies
Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Revenue
$434.5M
Employees
700
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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