Assistant Deputy Financial Controller

Deputy Financial Controller

Location: Jamaica, NY- Must be local and willing to go onsite

Work Schedule: Onsite- Monday- Friday

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $155,000–$185,000 per year

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Deputy Financial Controller to lead the financial planning function and support key financial operations. This individual will oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, multi-year financial planning, and performance reporting while delivering actionable financial insights to executive leadership.

Reporting to the Finance Director and partnering closely with the Financial Controller, the Deputy Financial Controller will collaborate with cross-functional department heads to align financial plans with organizational objectives. This role will also manage and develop a team of 3–5 finance professionals while driving process improvements, financial controls, and reporting efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting cycles, multi-year strategic planning, and rolling financial forecasts.
• Partner with the project finance team to ensure consistency across short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans.
• Assess complex budget scenarios, financial sensitivities, and business planning assumptions.
• Monitor corporate cash flow and coordinate short-term and long-term cash planning and working capital forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Performance Reporting

• Conduct monthly variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual financial results and corporate targets.
• Investigate root causes of financial variances and identify opportunities for improved performance.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and internal reporting frameworks for key financial metrics.
• Prepare clear, actionable financial commentary and performance updates for executive committee reviews.
• Translate complex financial information into meaningful insights for financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Business Partnering & Team Leadership

• Partner closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director on financial strategy, planning, and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with department heads on resource allocation, headcount planning, and budget management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 finance professionals.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across financial operations.
• Drive process automation and modernize FP&A workflows through improved financial planning tools and business intelligence platforms.

Accounting & Financial Controls

• Coordinate month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate annual external audits and support audit readiness.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to executives and shareholders.
• Maintain strong financial controls, accounting processes, and reporting standards.

Corporate Functions

• Monitor insurance-related developments in coordination with the Legal department and primary shareholder.
• Collaborate with the primary shareholder on monitoring the organization's tax position.
• Support broader corporate financial initiatives and ensure appropriate financial oversight.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in financial controllership, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or related finance leadership roles.
• At least 3 years of experience managing and developing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and corporate reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, month-end and year-end close, and external audit coordination.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with Oracle or comparable financial systems; Oracle experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate complex financial discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC), MBA, or another relevant advanced qualification.
• Prior experience in the airport industry or a complex infrastructure development environment.
• Experience improving financial planning processes, implementing reporting tools, and driving automation initiatives.

Work Location & Requirements

• This is an onsite position in New York, NY.
• The role may require access to an active construction site, with adherence to all applicable safety requirements.
• As the project progresses into its operational phase, the role may transition to the terminal and support day-to-day financial activities.
• This is a local-hire position. Relocation assistance is not available.
• Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required security credentials, including a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seal, as well as successfully completing applicable background checks and security clearance procedures.

Annual Salary: $155,000–$185,000

Interested candidates: If you have a strong background in financial controllership, FP&A, strategic planning, and team leadership, we encourage you to apply.