Job Summary

The Vice President of Finance for Blue Hawaiian is the senior financial leader responsible for driving the financial success and long-term growth of one of the most iconic aerial tourism companies in the world. This role is required to be based onsite in either Maui or Oahu, supporting operations at the heart of Hawai‘i’s premier helicopter experience provider.

As a key partner to the President of Blue Hawaiian and the primary liaison to Air Methods’ enterprise finance team, the VP Finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, optimizing financial performance, and driving sustainable EBITDA growth. This leader will oversee financial planning, reporting, and governance while ensuring strong controls, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Blending hands-on operational leadership with executive-level strategic influence, this role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to contribute to a business that showcases Hawai‘i from a truly unique and unforgettable perspective.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Full ownership of Blue Hawaiian financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management
• Authority over financial policies, controls, and processes within Blue Hawaiian (aligned to Air Methods standards)
• Shared decision making with the President on strategic investments, cost structure, and growth initiatives
• Enterprise partnership rather than standalone autonomy, consistent with Air Methods’ operating model

Financial Strategy & Performance Leadership

• Own and lead the financial strategy, operating plan, and budget for Blue Hawaiian, with clear accountability for profitability, cash flow, and EBITDA performance.
• Partner with the President & CEO and leadership team to define financial priorities that support operational excellence, growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Translate business strategy into clear financial plans, targets, and performance metrics appropriate for a tourism business.

Planning, Forecasting & Business Insight

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning for Blue Hawaiian.
• Provide clear, decision ready financial insights to the Blue Hawaiian leadership team, Air Methods ELT, and Board as required.
• Own business cases and financial analyses supporting major initiatives, investments, pricing decisions, fleet utilization strategies, and operational changes.

Enterprise Integration & Governance

• Coordinate Blue Hawaiian financial activities with Air Methods FP&A, procurement, accounting, and related enterprise finance functions, ensuring consistency with corporate standards while preserving business specific agility.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable finance, accounting, internal control, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for financial governance, audit readiness, and contract compliance.

Operational Finance & Process Modernization

• Modernize the Blue Hawaiian finance function by streamlining and automating manual processes where practical, improving data quality, speed, and transparency.
• Establish scalable financial processes and controls that support both current operations and future growth.
• Ensure financial operations are rightsized for the business while maintaining rigor and discipline.

Leadership, Partnership & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to the President and a credible financial voice with the Board and Air Methods ELT.
• Build strong working relationships across operations, commercial, maintenance, and safety leadership to ensure financial considerations are embedded in day-to-day decision making.
• Model Air Methods leadership behaviors: ownership, accountability, collaboration, and enterprise thinking.
• Other duties as assigned by the President, Blue Hawaiian

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• This job may require traveling to other bases across the state of Hawaii 20-50%. Additional travel to locations outside the state may also be required (up to 10%). 

Work Location

• This position is based in either Kahului (Maui) or Honolulu (Oahu) but may be required to travel to other locations across Hawaii regularly.

Subject to applicable laws and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Blue Hawaiian Helicopters employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the department.  Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Blue Hawaiian will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 10 or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Strong preference for experiential tourism
• Senior finance leadership experience (VP, Director, or equivalent) in a complex, operationally intensive environment, required
• Demonstrated success leading financial turnarounds, margin improvement, or EBITDA recovery
• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, business case development, and executive reporting
• Experience in aviation, tourism, transportation, or other asset intensive service businesses, preferred
• Experience working with private equity, boards, or enterprise ELTs, preferred
• Track record of finance process modernization and automation, preferred

Skills

• Proven ability to operate effectively within a matrixed enterprise structure
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of competitive market. 
• Ability to identify relevant data and use it to draw inferences with reference; an analytical mind and the ability to handle and organize data efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Command of the written language both written and verbal.
• The ability to establish and articulate sound pricing policy. 

Computer Skills

• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint the ability to put together clear, impactful slide decks on historical, current, and future pricing initiatives and their impacts.
• In-depth understanding of software tools for analyzing the data, i.e. the models, methods, and the source of the inputs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.