Location Controller
Parker HannifinPosition Summary 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. Fluid Systems Division (FSD) is part of Parker Aerospace and is the largest revenue-generating division in Parker Hannifin. The North Hollywood Business Unit is made up of two product lines (Fuel & Pneumatics) supporting end-to-end product life cycle for commercial and military industries, including engineering, procurement/supply, OEM production and testing, production support, Aftermarket MRO. Position Summary: The Site Finance Team Leader/Business Unit (BU) Controller will be responsible for the overall leadership of the North Hollywood finance team of seven people. This position serves as the primary advisor to the FSD North Hollywood 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, while ensuring that short-term financial goals are achieved and exceeded. Essential Functions: Leadership and Strategy: Serve as the trusted right hand to the BU Manager. As the second-in-command on financial and business matters, this position acts as a strategic partner in shaping direction, driving execution, and ensuring strong financial and operational performance. The role combines financial stewardship, business insight, and leadership to support sound decision-making, accountability, and achievement of business goals across the entire North Hollywood BU. Team Management & Development: Lead and manage the North Hollywood finance team, build, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting team through coaching, succession planning, performance management, and career development. The BU Controller will foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on continuous learning and strong operational partnership. Financial Oversight: Oversee division administrative programs and systems, including general ledger, financial planning and analysis, 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. Cost Accounting & Operational Finance: Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing accounting, inventory management, average actual costing, variance analysis, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption methodologies. Internal controls, Compliance, & Risk Management: Lead site compliance efforts related to internal controls, SOX requirements, corporate compliance initiatives, and financial risk mitigation. This role will assess and strengthen financial and operational controls to improve transaction accuracy. Champion a culture of a…