Finance Team Leader (Controller) - Fluid Systems Division Location : IRVINE, CA, United States Job Family : Accounting/Auditing Job Type : Regular Posted : May 9, 2025 Job ID : 56173 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. POSITION SUMMARY: The Site Finance Team Leader/Controller will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Irvine finance team. This position serves as the primary advisor to the FSD Irvine staff on financial programs and systems, providing essential interfaces with customers, external agencies, and corporate stakeholders as required. The ideal candidate will participate in determining and implementing long-term strategic financial objectives that impact profitable growth and enhance customer service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Leadership and Strategy: Lead and manage the Irvine finance team, developing and implementing long-term strategic financial objectives that drive profitability and enhance customer service. + Financial Oversight: Oversee division administrative programs and systems, including general ledger, financial planning and analysis, internal control oversight (SOX, Audits, US Gov’t compliance), annual budgeting, operations and engineering business partnering, fixed assets, financial reporting, performance measurements, accounts payable, accounts receivable. + Process Improvement: Develop innovative approaches to resolve administrative systems problems, implementing new processes and efficiency improvements while creating guidelines and policies for division use. + Stakeholder Engagement: Represent FSD to government agencies and customer audiences, maintaining relationships with key decision-makers to support financial initiatives. + Resource Allocation: Deploy resources effectively, assisting other team leaders in the appropriate allocation of personnel and capital to optimize division performance. + Performance Evaluation: Develop measures to evaluate the results and success of financial programs, incorporating both objective and subjective assessments to inform decision-making. JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Ten or more years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and overall leadership of projects and teams for five or more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and achieve the desired results. + Knowledge of the relevant business function that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a similar discipline, and progressive career experience with specialized training related to the field of administrative expertise (e.g. information technology, finance, etc.). An M.B.A. or a professional designation is preferred. + Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change. + Thorough understanding of business and financial systems and controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements. Ability to control costs and effectively implement programs with impact to division-wide efforts. Highly effective and persuasive in developing and maintaining customer/internal client relationships. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefit designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York , Washington . Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $134,798 - $235,961. / annually Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay + Career development and tuition reimbursement + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.  Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to  http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf  and  http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_gina\_supplement.pdf  (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015) Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.  Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to  http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf  and  http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_gina\_supplement.pdf  (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015) This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements .