Description We are seeking a Controller to join our team in the airline industry, based in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. This role is crucial in managing the performance of the Finance and Accounting Departments, including daily operations, financial reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of all financial records. This is a permanent position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.
Manage month-end and year-end close process.
Preparation of monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flow).
Research and provide detailed explanations to variances between actual and budget monthly.
Assist the CFO with annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain financial KPIs for the company.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
Coordinate external audits.
Review and comment on the quarterly and annual reports being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as needed.
Supervise, develop, and provide leadership for the accounting department.
Directs the cash management function including monitoring and analysis of the company's daily cash position and cash forecasts, such as 13-week cash flow forecasting.
Supervises the annual budgets, monthly reporting, and forecasting provided to customers.
Responsible for monthly inventory analysis.
Coordinates and manages annual physical inventory count.
Operations:
Provide guidance and support to the General Manager for all financial matters.
Support development of policies and procedures and promote adoption within the organization of best practices.
Assess results of process improvements after implementation.
Perform analysis around costs and operational data.
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
Prepare reports and presentations to assist in management decision making.
Maintain data on pilot headcount and turnover.
Assist in forecasting operation needs.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
7-10 years of progressing accounting and finance experience required.
4+ years of supervisory experience a must.
Solid understanding of general accounting principles, financial systems, and accounting processes.
Very strong aptitude for business software applications, including proficiency with general ledger.
CPA license preferred.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Strong knowledge of TFBO preferred
Strong knowledge of MS Office skills including experience with Excel (charts, formulas, pivots, and functions), Power Point, and Word.
Strong organizational and analytical skill.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic, high energy professional.
Strong process orientation.
Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
Ability to provide vision and leadership.
Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment.
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