Control Account Manager

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Independently supports control account management activities including forecasting, cost tracking, schedule coordination, variance analysis, reporting, and operational performance support activities. Supports performance visibility, forecast accuracy, baseline integrity, and reporting consistency, baseline integrity, and compliance requirements across assigned programs or operational areas.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform control account tracking, forecasting, cost analysis, and schedule coordination activities.
• Support variance analysis, baseline maintenance, reporting accuracy, and operational performance visibility.
• Maintain forecasting data, cost reports, schedule updates, and EVMS documentation activities.
• Coordinate reporting activities across Program Controls, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and functional stakeholders.
• Support monthly performance reporting, forecasting cycles, and operational review activities.
• Identify reporting inconsistencies, forecasting risks, and schedule concerns while escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Support variance resolution tracking, forecast recovery analysis, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain accountability for reporting accuracy, data integrity, and compliance requirements.
• Support audit readiness, governance activities, and operational reporting requirements.

Minimum Education

• Associate degree preferred in business, finance, accounting, operations management, program management, or related field.
• Experience in Lieu of Degree: Four (4) years of directly related experience in program controls, forecasting, scheduling, financial analysis, project coordination, EVMS support, or operational reporting may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Minimum Experience

• 2–5 years of program controls, forecasting, scheduling, financial analysis, project controls, operational reporting, or related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of forecasting, cost tracking, schedule coordination, reporting, and baseline management processes.
• Experience using ERP systems, EVMS tools, scheduling systems, and reporting applications.
• Understanding of variance analysis, forecasting methodologies, and operational reporting practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across operational and functional teams.
• Ability to support multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. 

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.