What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst & Reporting Accountant position at Pilot John International®?
Job Description
About Pilot John International
Pilot John International® (PJi®) stands at the forefront of the aviation industry, delivering innovative, customer-driven solutions for aircraft maintenance equipment and support needs. We are committed to being the premier global source for ground support equipment (GSE), aircraft parts, avionics and test equipment, consumables, and pilot supplies. With decades of experience and a dedicated team, PJi delivers unmatched service through expert guidance and responsive support to private and commercial aviation entities worldwide.
The Financial Analyst & Reporting Accountant plays a critical role in supporting PJi's commitment to integrity, excellence, and informed decision-making. This position is primarily responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis — translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support leadership decision-making across the organization.
The role partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure financial data is reliable, relevant, and aligned with business objectives. While the position sits within the Finance Department and supports the month-end close process, its core identity is analytical: building visibility into business performance, improving reporting processes, and helping PJi make better-informed decisions as we grow.
This role reports to the Controller. On select projects — particularly those involving executive reporting or cross-functional analysis — the CFO may provide direction and guidance within a defined project scope.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Decision Support
This role's primary contribution is analytical and reporting-focused. On occasion — during team absences or peak workload periods — this position may be asked to assist the accounting team with transactional tasks. These situations are the exception rather than the rule, and will be managed in coordination with the Controller to ensure the analytical work of this role remains the priority.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Required
About Pilot John International
Pilot John International® (PJi®) stands at the forefront of the aviation industry, delivering innovative, customer-driven solutions for aircraft maintenance equipment and support needs. We are committed to being the premier global source for ground support equipment (GSE), aircraft parts, avionics and test equipment, consumables, and pilot supplies. With decades of experience and a dedicated team, PJi delivers unmatched service through expert guidance and responsive support to private and commercial aviation entities worldwide.
The Financial Analyst & Reporting Accountant plays a critical role in supporting PJi's commitment to integrity, excellence, and informed decision-making. This position is primarily responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis — translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support leadership decision-making across the organization.
The role partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure financial data is reliable, relevant, and aligned with business objectives. While the position sits within the Finance Department and supports the month-end close process, its core identity is analytical: building visibility into business performance, improving reporting processes, and helping PJi make better-informed decisions as we grow.
This role reports to the Controller. On select projects — particularly those involving executive reporting or cross-functional analysis — the CFO may provide direction and guidance within a defined project scope.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Decision Support
- Prepare and deliver recurring financial and operational reports that support management decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Perform ad-hoc financial and data analysis to evaluate trends, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain dashboards and visual reporting tools that give leadership clear, timely visibility into business performance.
- Partner with leadership and internal stakeholders to clarify reporting needs and improve the relevance and usability of financial information.
- Own weekly cash flow reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely communication of key movements.
- Review accounts payable batches to confirm proper coding, approvals, and completeness prior to processing.
- Process customer refunds accurately and efficiently, maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls.
- Perform freight landing calculations to ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.
- Complete freight invoice tie-outs to supporting documentation and accounting records.
- Verify and maintain sales tax exemption documentation on an as-needed basis.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly sales tax activity to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting calculations, including service revenue, LTOs, and similar recurring adjustments.
- Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, thoroughly investigating and resolving variances.
- Support the monthly close process with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain clear documentation to ensure transparency, consistency, and data integrity.
This role's primary contribution is analytical and reporting-focused. On occasion — during team absences or peak workload periods — this position may be asked to assist the accounting team with transactional tasks. These situations are the exception rather than the rule, and will be managed in coordination with the Controller to ensure the analytical work of this role remains the priority.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure shared understanding of financial results.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate recurring tasks, and enhance data visibility.
- Leverage technology and analytical tools to support innovation, efficiency, and scalability.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively across departments, fostering open, honest, and respectful communication.
- Growth: Continuously develops professional skills and deepens understanding of PJi's products, services, and operations.
- Excellence: Takes ownership of work and consistently delivers accurate, high-quality results.
- Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently, ensuring financial data can be trusted and relied upon.
- Innovation: Thinks differently, challenges existing processes constructively, and seeks better ways to work.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
- Experience with sales tax reporting and reconciliations.
- Prior experience in a financial analyst, reporting analyst, or accounting analyst role.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with using AI models in financial modeling and analysis.
- Financial reports and reconciliations are accurate, timely, and trusted across the organization.
- Management receives clear, actionable insights that support confident decision-making.
- Dashboards and reporting tools give leadership real-time visibility into business performance.
- Processes improve over time through automation, thoughtful refinement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- The role operates as a genuine analytical partner to the CFO and Controller — not just a reporter of numbers, but a contributor to understanding them.