Financial Compliance & Controls
Date: Jan 5, 2026
Location: Westlake, TX, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Financial Compliance Controller is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial operations adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role oversees compliance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management processes to safeguard financial integrity and support accurate reporting.
Job Responsibilities
Compliance & Controls
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits and risk assessments across financial processes.
- Support external and internal audits, providing documentation and resolving findings.
Policy & Process Management
- Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures.
- Train finance teams on compliance standards and best practices.
Risk Management
- Identify financial compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor changes in regulations and assess impact on company operations.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in financial compliance, audit, or controlling roles.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GKN Aerospace Experience
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
