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FAR 135/91 Controller – Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ

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This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of position:  FAR 135/91 Controller

Employment location:  Dallas TX or Phoenix, AZ (either location is available!)

Job Summary:

FAR 135/91 privation aviation charter and aircraft management company looking for an experienced FAR 135 Controller proficient with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel and/or Google Suites.

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, and P&L reporting
• Oversee all accounting activities related to income auditing, A/P, A/R, and tax compliance Oversee financial operations
• Manage small accounting team and provide ongoing training to accounting personnel
• Conduct weekly and monthly financials assessments and generate reports to senior management team
• Establish department budgets
• Prepare short and long-term forecasts for the company and aircraft owners
• Conduct analysis of financial risks and benefits of business initiatives
• Identify market trends and explore untapped area of opportunities
• Provide support to senior management in deal negotiations, acquisitions, and business development
• Acting liaison between company accountants, state, and government entities for financial audits.
• Hands-on approach to finance department operations, capable of easily stepping into any accounting role if needed (should possess a healthy knowledge and drive to learn all facets of the department)

Duties:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Company Policy
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial analyses for significant transactions, and major capital expenditure proposals; present leadership team with a clear and concise review of current and projected operating results.
• Assess and upgrade finance organization as needed to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Exercise strong leadership skills including communications and teamwork between finance, operating groups, division and corporate staff.
• Provide leadership to strengthen internal control environment
• Partner with the General Manager and other members of the leadership team; provide advice and counsel on a wide range of issues facing the business.
• Facilitate timely development of financial plans, including sales, profits, capital spending, standard cost, cash flow and balance sheets. Proactively assess key assumptions underlying operating plans;
• Identify major risks and opportunities and compare to management expectations.
• Manage assets, revenue chain, credit & collections, and cash. Identify and pursue opportunities for reducing working capital.
• Support sales through and review of quotes consistent with corporate profit objectives.
• Refines and maintains the integrity of the plant’s standard cost system.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and controls.
• QuickBooks Online experience preferred and/or QB Expert, QB Certified

Qualifications:

• Min of 3 to 5 years experience as a Part 135 Controller 
• Must have Bachelors degree in Accounting
• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Must have thorough understanding of general accounting practices, processes, and theories utilized in the financial management of FAR 135/91 companies
• Excel advanced proficiency is required
• Must be proficient with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel and/or Google Suites

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• Location: Various Locations, United States
• Categories: Operations / Management