Chief Accounting Officer

York is seeking a high-performing Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to join the Finance team. This role represents a unique opportunity to take a leadership position at a newly public, rapidly expanding aerospace. The CAO will serve as a key leader in establishing and maturing York's public-company financial infrastructure, building scalable processes, and partnering across the organization to support operational excellence and sustained growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position will play a central role in developing a world-class finance team and strengthening enterprise-wide financial discipline.

This role will be onsite in our office in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory reporting requirements, public company standards, and internal financial policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, inventory accounting, and tax.
• Establish, enhance, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Support executive leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning efforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory bodies, and other third-party partners.
• Provide authoritative guidance on complex accounting matters, technical transactions, and emerging regulations (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842).
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the accounting organization to strengthen capabilities, build leadership bench strength, and support career development.
• Partner closely with operations, legal, compliance, and program leadership to ensure financial considerations inform strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee financial system improvements, ERP enhancements, and process modernization, including implementation of best-in-class accounting practices within Oracle Fusion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 7+ years in leadership roles managing and developing accounting teams.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company.
• Strong expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organizational improvement.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational leadership skills.
• High integrity, accountability, and a strong results orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Prior experience as a CAO or equivalent senior accounting executive in a public company.
• Manufacturing industry accounting experience.
• Experience building or transforming accounting functions during periods of high growth or operational scaling.