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Finance Manager, Aviation Leasing

Fort Lauderdale, FL, onsite, $150k

Field
Corporate finance and FP&A
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Work model
Onsite
Level
Manager
Pay
$150k

What you would own

  • Accounting & Process Oversight Partner closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate lease classification, including operating and finance leases, as well as proper revenue recognition for basic and supplemental rent.
  • Oversee depreciation, impairment analysis, and other accounting considerations related to the aircraft portfolio.
  • Coordinate the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
  • Provide support and guidance on technical accounting matters related to aircraft acquisitions, dispositions, and trading transactions.
  • Partner with the tax function to evaluate tax implications, optimize tax planning strategies, and support informed investment decisions.
  • Enhance internal controls, reporting processes, and financial governance surrounding aircraft leasing and trading activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of global lease accounting requirements, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
  • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management Lead asset-level and portfolio-level investment analysis, including unlevered and levered IRR, NPV, cash yield, lease rate factors, MOIC, and other key investment return metrics.
  • Analyze market conditions, fleet demand, aircraft lifecycle trends, and leasing cycles to inform investment strategy and portfolio decisions.
  • Evaluate investment returns across various lease structures, financing alternatives, capital scenarios, and after-tax return profiles.
  • Assess credit risk, counterparty exposure, and overall transaction risk as part of the investment underwriting process.
  • Monitor lease performance, portfolio cash flow stability, asset utilization, and aircraft residual value trends.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize portfolio performance and maximize risk-adjusted returns.
  • Financial Modeling, Treasury & Capital Structure Build, maintain, and audit sophisticated financial models incorporating debt structures, tax considerations, maintenance cash flows, operating assumptions, and scenario/stress testing.
  • Demonstrate advanced Excel capabilities and serve as a resource for developing and mentoring team members on financial modeling best practices.
  • Evaluate and structure financing alternatives, including senior and subordinated secured debt, warehouse facilities, ABS structures, term debt, and equity partnerships with upside-sharing mechanisms.
  • Partner with corporate treasury to develop funding strategies, manage liquidity considerations, and support refinancing initiatives.
  • Analyze capital structure efficiency and recommend strategies to optimize financing costs, cash flow, and shareholder value.
  • Evaluate the financial impact of alternative capital structures and funding strategies across the investment portfolio.
  • Leadership & Other Responsibilities Prepare executive-level financial and investment reporting, including presentations and materials for senior leadership and investment committees.
  • Present investment recommendations, portfolio performance, and financial analysis to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Mentor, develop, and provide guidance to high-performing finance and investment professionals.
  • Support cross-functional strategic initiatives and perform other duties and special projects as required.

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