Vice President of Finance

About the role

The Vice President of Finance supports the company and senior leadership team in managing the accounting and financial operations of Billings Flying Service. This role is key to ensuring accurate reporting, sound controls, and practical support to a fast-moving aviation business. The Vice President of Finance will maintain a high standard of financial stewardship while contributing to a culture defined by our core values: Value People and Strengthen the Team, Hunt for Opportunities, Be Gritty & Practical.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy and on-time delivery
• General ledger - review and approve journal entries
• Accounts payable - review and approve vendor costs, ensuring proper coding and timely payments
• Accounts receivable - prepare customer billings and maintain strong customer relationships
• Inventory - oversee inventory reporting ensuring accuracy of accounting, ensuring reconciliations and physical counts are performed
• Fixed assets - review fixed asset tracking and ensure accurate capitalization according to policy
• Develop the annual budget and monitor monthly budget v actual reports with variance insights
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure ongoing SOX compliance
• Manage and supervise accounting staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Embody BFS core values - Value People, Hunt for Opportunities, Be Gritty & Practical
• Strong familiarity with financial statements and budget preparation
• Ability to handle multiple projects within required deadlines
• Self-starter and strong ethical standards; take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to change with a practical, hands-on mindset
• Strong communication and organization skills; high attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve Company goals
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook

Requirements

• Accounting degree required, CPA preferred; will consider combination of equivalent work experience and education
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting exposure preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4.5% company match
• These benefits are available after the initial waiting period