Corporate Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of an accounting team of 4
• Build a high-performing, accountable, and scalable accounting function
• Establish clear goals and professional development plans
• Own the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to support an annual audit
• Develop, implement, and own a comprehensive close checklist to ensure all accounting activities are documented, tracked, and completed accurately and on time
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and fixed assets
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, workflows, and systems to support growth
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry-specific requirements
• Oversee all tax compliance activities, including direct and indirect taxes, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Cook up and partner with external service providers (tax advisors, auditors, and consultants) to support compliance and reporting requirements
• Partner with Manager, Finance and the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide insights into financial performance and operational efficiency
• Lead and support finance system implementations and transformation initiatives
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Lead optimization and potential re-implementation of the company’s accounting/ERP system to support scalability and operational needs
• Re-implement and enhance the expense management platform (Ramp) to ensure accurate allocation of costs to specific trips, improved visibility into spend, and adherence to company policies
• Harness new technology and AI-driven tools and work into the daily close process to improve efficiency, enhance staff productivity, and support analysis of the appropriateness of costs and billable items
• Standardize and document accounting processes to support consistency and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience managing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience in aviation, transportation, or service-based industries is a plus
• Proven ability to scale accounting operations in a growing company
• Strong systems experience (ERP, reporting tools, automation platforms, usage of AI tools)