Manager Revenue Accounting

About the role

The Manager Revenue Accounting is responsible for ensuring JetBlue's passenger revenue is accounted for and reported accurately and on time. This includes overseeing general ledger postings, reconciliations, analysis of budget versus actual, and maintaining internal controls. The manager also maintains budgets and forecasts, implements passenger revenue initiatives, develops accounting processes and policies, conducts technical accounting research, and performs systems testing. Additionally, the manager supervises and directs the activities of several crewmembers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting for passenger ticket revenue, ancillary fees, customer vouchers and credits, and their related assets and liabilities.
• Maintain all proper accounting under Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ASC Topic 606.
• Liaise and manage the relationship with an offshore business partner.
• Manage the accounting for Interline and Codeshare partnerships, including review of contract terms and systems implementation.
• Perform budgets and forecasts for areas of responsibility.
• Create models and analytics to support accounting estimates.
• Ensure systems are properly tested and compliant with accounting and reporting needs for new revenue initiatives.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums.
• Research, analyze, and conclude on the proper accounting treatment of new revenue sources and initiatives.
• Understand contract terms and translate them into the appropriate application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Foster a team environment and collaborate with internal departments and external business partners.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing audit deliverables as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls; document and develop new procedures when required.
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; OR a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting roles, including public accounting and/or with a public company.
• Proven understanding of accounting theory and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Available for overnight travel (approximately 10%).
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with Tableau, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Previous airline industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with a sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment with shifting demands.
• Experience supervising others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with system implementations and/or major system enhancements.

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available on short notice.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, assist with light cleaning of the aircraft if time permits.
• Exhibit JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
• Fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting SMS components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
• Identify and report safety or security concerns, incidents, or hazards through JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (ASAP and SAR).
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand their relevance to duties.
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate.

Equipment

• Computer and other office equipment.

Work Environment

• Traditional office environment.
• Airports environment.
• Hangar.
• Physical effort generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally; sedentary work.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is between $114,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, a crewmember stock purchase plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space‑available travel on JetBlue, and more.