What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Airshare Careers?
Description
SUMMARY
Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.
The Assistant Controller is responsible for general ledger review and assistance with the annual audit, the supervision and development of Accounts Payable Staff, and the production of robust financial reporting and analysis. This position will require you to work in the Corporate Headquarters office located in Overland Park, KS. This is not a remote or hybrid role. You will have direct reports, including a Senior Staff Accountant.
Essential Duties
Qualified candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
SUMMARY
Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.
The Assistant Controller is responsible for general ledger review and assistance with the annual audit, the supervision and development of Accounts Payable Staff, and the production of robust financial reporting and analysis. This position will require you to work in the Corporate Headquarters office located in Overland Park, KS. This is not a remote or hybrid role. You will have direct reports, including a Senior Staff Accountant.
Essential Duties
- Supervise the month-end closing and meeting closing deadline
- Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit
- General ledger oversight, to include review of key accounts
- Development, training, and mentoring of assigned accounting staff (Accounts Payable) – including annual performance reviews.
- Management and oversight of Accounts Payable
- Advise all accounting staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Support the Controller with special projects, workflow process improvements, and possess the ability to back up the Controller on specific duties
- Manage aircraft maintenance accounting accuracy and monthly closing
- Manage lease accounting
- Adept with system implementation
- Performs other duties and assignments, as required
Qualified candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Advanced degree or CPA certification preferred
- NetSuite experience is preferred
- Effective communication skills – both oral and written
- Advanced with Microsoft Excel
- Proven ability to lead and direct others
- Attention to detail
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire
- Airshare offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level
- Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term/long-term disability, fertility, and pet)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary
- Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- PTO is accrued based on the length of employment
- 12 holidays per year
- Access to relocation flights
- FREE Full Size on-site Gym with locker rooms and Sauna
- Group Fitness Classes and various activities (pickleball, running club, ping pong, etc.)
- FREE Access to Bicycle sharing
- Indoor and Outdoor Common areas with WIFI
- On-site café and Food Truck Wednesdays
- Amazon Delivery lockers
- Covered Parking
