Reply to:talent@jetdirectaviation.com
Date: 2008-11-26, 10:24AM EST




TITLE: Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Accounting

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Finance

DIRECT REPORTS: Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Assistant(s)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
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Job Purpose: The Controller is responsible for delivering timely, quality financial reports; monthly closing; A/P, A/R and other key processes; leading budget process; supporting cross-functional projects and managing staff.


Duties and Responsibilities:

* Oversee all accounting activities, manage monthly closing process and oversee all accounting and financial reporting

*Identify and implement new procedures to streamline accounting processes and activities, including monthly close, revenue tracking, flight expense estimating, and accounts receivable and accounts payable

*Develop and implement all appropriate controls

*Develop budget and proactively manage and report on expense vs budget opportunities

*Develop and measure appropriate accounting and finance function metrics, identify and implement improvements in throughput and quality

*Represent finance and accounting in cross-functional teams and on specific projects, including supply chain strategy, gross margin improvement, operational/service execution, sales and marketing initiatives and others

*Develop comprehensive understanding of the overall business and provide insights into ways to improve profitability and productivity

*Manage, coach and develop staff members

*Manage relationship with outside auditors


Skills and Attributes:

*Solid analytical skills
*Results oriented
*Willingness to roll up sleeves and get hands dirty
*Strong attention to detail, quality, accuracy and data integrity
*“Can do” attitude
*Unquestionable ethics
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Team player
*Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, start-up experience preferred
*Self motivated and able to drive work autonomously

Prior Experience:

*5-10 years of business experience with revenues in excess of $300 mil ideal

*Familiarity with accounting processes and procedures, including financial reporting

*Experience in implementing process change in finance/accounting organizations

*Experience with modeling and spreadsheets

*Demonstrated success in people management/leadership roles

*CPA required


This job description is a guideline for hiring, promotion and an overview of responsibilities for existing employees. It is not meant to be all-inclusive and management reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities at any time.



* Location: Ryebrook, NY
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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