What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at EXCLUSIVE JETS LLC?
Summary and Objective
flyExclusive is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the Company’s growing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) operations. Reporting directly to the MRO Controller, this role will partner closely with maintenance leadership, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to provide accurate cost accounting, inventory analysis, labor tracking, and operational reporting related to aircraft maintenance activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, operational finance experience, and the ability to work within a fast-paced aviation environment. This position will play a critical role in improving cost visibility, supporting profitability initiatives, and strengthening internal controls across the MRO organization.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Maintain and analyze MRO-related cost accounting records, including labor, materials, outside services, and overhead allocations
- Track and analyze aircraft maintenance events, wifi and avionics installations, paint and interior refurbishments, and component repair costs
- Assist with inventory accounting for aircraft parts, rotable inventory, consumables, and tooling
- Perform inventory reconciliations, cycle count analysis, and reserve assessments
- Support monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Develop operational and financial reporting for maintenance leadership, including KPIs and cost trends
- Analyze labor utilization, technician productivity, and maintenance event profitability
- Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to evaluate vendor pricing, repair costs, and sourcing opportunities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities related to maintenance operations
- Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and internal controls
- Assist with external audit requests and support compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies
- Support ERP and maintenance system integrations, reporting enhancements, and data integrity initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of accounting or cost accounting experience
- Manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, maintenance, or industrial operations experience preferred
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets
- Experience with ERP systems and operational reporting tools
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced operational environment
- CPA, CMA, or public accounting experience is a plus
Preferred Experience
- Aviation maintenance or MRO industry experience
- Experience with Corridor or other aviation maintenance/job management systems is a plus
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other cloud-based ERP systems
- Understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, engine programs, or aviation inventory management
EEO Statement
flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.