Director, Global Accounting & Financial Reporting
TAT Technologies Ltd., Charlotte, NC, United States
TAT Technologies ("TAT") is a publicly traded, fast-growing and profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. The company serves leading global aerospace manufacturers, OEMs, airlines, MROs, air forces, and defense organizations. TAT operates across the U.S. and Israel with approximately $200M in annual revenue and more than 600 employees worldwide.
Over the past several years, TAT has consolidated multiple operating businesses into a centralized structure with three primary production sites and corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. The organization is in a significant growth phase, with planned M&A activity, ERP modernization initiatives, and a strategic redomicile targeted within the next year.
With the CFO shifting focus toward strategic initiatives and capital markets engagement, and the recent hiring of a Chief Accounting Officer, the company is seeking a Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting to strengthen reporting rigor, drive process standardization, and build scalable compliance infrastructure across a multi-site, multinational environment.
Director of Global Accounting & Financial Reporting - Purpose of Position The Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting will lead global financial reporting, SEC filings, SOX compliance, and corporate accounting standardization across TAT’s U.S. and Israel operations.
This individual will serve as a key partner to the CAO and site Controllers, driving improvements in reporting accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. The role will be instrumental in preparing the organization for continued growth, M&A integration, ERP modernization (including the implementation of OneStream), and enhanced internal controls in advance of SOX 404(b) compliance requirements.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a hands-on, change-oriented finance leader who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment with manual processes and multi-ERP complexity.
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and worldwide reporting packages
Oversee SEC reporting, including Forms 6-K and 20-F, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Prepare Board and Audit Committee materials and presentations
Drive consistent corporate reporting methodologies and standardized close calendars across all sites
Shorten reporting cycles while improving quality and transparency
SOX & Internal Controls
Lead SOX compliance efforts, including preparation for 404(b) requirements
Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and documentation
Partner with internal and external auditors to successfully pass all audits
Coordinate and monitor internal audit work plans and remediation efforts
Ensure state, federal, and international reporting and compliance standards are met
Process Improvement & Systems Modernization
Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and documentation across four ERP systems
Reduce reliance on manual Excel-based consolidations and mitigate reporting risk
Partner on the implementation of OneStream consolidation software, including data validation and go-live preparation
Evaluate and improve ERP and BI capabilities to support consolidated reporting
Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Lead and develop a team of Controllers and accounting professionals across multiple sites (21 indirect reports)
Provide coaching, delegation, and performance management across geographically dispersed teams
Partner closely with FP&A, IT, and M&A leadership to support acquisition integration and financial diligence efforts
Act as a change agent in a matrixed, multinational organization
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MSA/MBA preferred
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Public company reporting experience required, including SEC filings and SOX compliance
Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred
Leadership Profile
High-energy, ambitious, and results-driven
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, evolving environment
Strong delegation and leadership capabilities; able to elevate performance across multiple Controllers
Confident and assertive communicator, comfortable with constructive confrontation
Change-oriented mindset; not satisfied with status quo
Comfortable with ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight deadlines
Willing to “roll up sleeves” and engage hands-on where needed
Key Challenges & Opportunities
Multi-ERP environment with heavy reliance on manual Excel consolidation
Implementation of OneStream consolidation platform
Planned M&A activity and integration support
Strengthening global reporting capabilities and accelerating close cycles
Enhancing SOX compliance in advance of 404(b) requirements
Operating within a multi-site, multinational, matrixed environment
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Over the past several years, TAT has consolidated multiple operating businesses into a centralized structure with three primary production sites and corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. The organization is in a significant growth phase, with planned M&A activity, ERP modernization initiatives, and a strategic redomicile targeted within the next year.
With the CFO shifting focus toward strategic initiatives and capital markets engagement, and the recent hiring of a Chief Accounting Officer, the company is seeking a Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting to strengthen reporting rigor, drive process standardization, and build scalable compliance infrastructure across a multi-site, multinational environment.
Director of Global Accounting & Financial Reporting - Purpose of Position The Director of Global Accounting and Financial Reporting will lead global financial reporting, SEC filings, SOX compliance, and corporate accounting standardization across TAT’s U.S. and Israel operations.
This individual will serve as a key partner to the CAO and site Controllers, driving improvements in reporting accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. The role will be instrumental in preparing the organization for continued growth, M&A integration, ERP modernization (including the implementation of OneStream), and enhanced internal controls in advance of SOX 404(b) compliance requirements.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a hands-on, change-oriented finance leader who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment with manual processes and multi-ERP complexity.
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and worldwide reporting packages
Oversee SEC reporting, including Forms 6-K and 20-F, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Prepare Board and Audit Committee materials and presentations
Drive consistent corporate reporting methodologies and standardized close calendars across all sites
Shorten reporting cycles while improving quality and transparency
SOX & Internal Controls
Lead SOX compliance efforts, including preparation for 404(b) requirements
Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and documentation
Partner with internal and external auditors to successfully pass all audits
Coordinate and monitor internal audit work plans and remediation efforts
Ensure state, federal, and international reporting and compliance standards are met
Process Improvement & Systems Modernization
Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and documentation across four ERP systems
Reduce reliance on manual Excel-based consolidations and mitigate reporting risk
Partner on the implementation of OneStream consolidation software, including data validation and go-live preparation
Evaluate and improve ERP and BI capabilities to support consolidated reporting
Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Lead and develop a team of Controllers and accounting professionals across multiple sites (21 indirect reports)
Provide coaching, delegation, and performance management across geographically dispersed teams
Partner closely with FP&A, IT, and M&A leadership to support acquisition integration and financial diligence efforts
Act as a change agent in a matrixed, multinational organization
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MSA/MBA preferred
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Public company reporting experience required, including SEC filings and SOX compliance
Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred
Leadership Profile
High-energy, ambitious, and results-driven
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, evolving environment
Strong delegation and leadership capabilities; able to elevate performance across multiple Controllers
Confident and assertive communicator, comfortable with constructive confrontation
Change-oriented mindset; not satisfied with status quo
Comfortable with ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight deadlines
Willing to “roll up sleeves” and engage hands-on where needed
Key Challenges & Opportunities
Multi-ERP environment with heavy reliance on manual Excel consolidation
Implementation of OneStream consolidation platform
Planned M&A activity and integration support
Strengthening global reporting capabilities and accelerating close cycles
Enhancing SOX compliance in advance of 404(b) requirements
Operating within a multi-site, multinational, matrixed environment
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