This position will be primarily responsible for the general financial and operational accounting functions, including inventory management, month-end close, financial reporting, and supporting the financial forecasting function. The successful candidate will be a vital member of a growing team, assisting with the decarbonization of aviation through comprehensive sustainability solutions. The candidate will have a role in all pillars of sustainability including carbon offsets, sustainable aviation fuel, in addition to supporting the financial reporting function, such as month-end duties, financial forecasting, and analysis.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application, cost accounting and budgeting principals necessary to read and interpret profit/loss statements, develop and build financial-based models.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, partners, external contacts, and other departments. Ability to professionally represent the company at industry events.
• Ability to accept feedback and work collaboratively as part of a team to develop and apply skills in a unique setting.
• Thoughtful application of inventory management, recordkeeping and documentation principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, fanatical attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to identify problems based on quantitative figures then solve those problems.
• Highly proficient numerical skills necessary to effectively calculate, problem solve, model and understand new concepts.
• Create and analyze complex financial models utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Successful candidate should be highly motivated, self-directed, proactive, and able to work effectively under time constraints with a positive attitude.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of business aviation industry, products, and services.
• Working knowledge of sustainability industry, including carbon offsets, sustainable fuels, and new technology.
• Background in public accounting.
• Has obtained or started towards a pilot’s license.

1. Direct preparation of reports and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial performance, and metrics.
2. Assist with month-end close, including completing monthly operational journal entries.
3. Assist with inventory procurement, management, and inventory allocation to clients.
4. Ability to effectively adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities, in a sometimes ambiguous and evolving area of scope.
5. Creates new tools and processes to improve company private and public resources.
6. Becomes a subject matter expert on carbon accounting within aviation.
7. Provide oversight on vendor and customer management.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.