Accounting Manager

Tradewind Aviation, LLC • Oxford, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Description

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit www.flytradewind.com

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE

Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join a dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut Corporate office. This position is a critical role that will be tasked with leading the financial close monthly, preparing financial statements and financial analysis, managing key accounting areas including intercompany accounts, inventory and fixed assets, and performing ad hoc analysis as requested. In addition, this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of accounting principles and drive a strong control environment, partnering with the Controller. This individual should have very strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, solve problems, and be comfortable leading and interacting with the team with respect to their expertise. This role will interact regularly with the Controller, head of FP & A and CFO of Tradewind Aviation to discuss financials, systems and the internal control environment.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate, complete, and in compliance with GAAP, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation.
Implement accrual system for quarterly close process.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with assistance of finance team to prepare account analysis YOY.
Inventory and fixed asset accounting – analyze inventory balances, investigate variances, create analysis, and monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence.
Lead the annual physical inventory.
Prepare intercompany reconciliations monthly, understand and resolve variances.
Manage accounting for non-core operating entities and financial statement preparation.
Accounting for non-routine items, coordinated with external assistance.
Create a strong control environment by working alongside finance and non-finance personnel to ensure processes are executed in accordance with company policy.
Help upgrade overall department internal controls through process understanding, control identification, and solution implementation.
Develop monthly financial reporting, providing the Executive Leadership Team with insights into business performance compared to budget and prior year.
Review monthly account reconciliations and verify the balances are consistent with GAAP.
Work with the controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work to streamline business processes.
Partner with FP & A on budget and forecast matters.
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and audit process.
Design and develop policy and procedure repositories.
Assist in annual budget process.
Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting.
5-7+ years of progressive Accounting experience is required preferably with some managerial experience.
Experience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controls.
Experience in public accounting is a plus.
Passionate about leading change and solving problems.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, proactive, and hands-on operating style.
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage priorities.
ERP experience; demonstrated ability to learn a new system.
ERP system implementations experience a plus.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Must be self-driven, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.
Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments.
Current or aspiring CMA or CPA is a plus.