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Tradewind Aviation

Senior Accounting Manager (Middlebury)

middlebury, CT

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Tradewind Aviation lists this Senior Accounting Manager (Middlebury) opportunity in middlebury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Onsite in Middlebury, CT

Description

About Tradewind:

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

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Job Description

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE

Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join a dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut Corporate office. This position is a critical role that will be tasked with leading the financial close monthly, prepare financial statements, manage key accounting areas including intercompany accounts, inventory and fixed assets, and performing ad hoc analysis as requested. In addition, this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of accounting principles and drive a strong control environment, partnering with the Controller. This individual should have very strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, solve problems and be comfortable leading and interacting with the team with respect to their expertise. This role will interact regularly with the Controller, head of FP & A and CFO of Tradewind Aviation to discuss financials, systems and the internal control environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate, complete, and in compliance with GAAP, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation

Implement an accrual system for close process

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with assistance of finance team

Prepare account analysis YOY

Inventory and fixed asset accounting – analyze inventory balances, investigate variances, create analysis, and monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence

Lead the annual physical inventory

Document and access process improvement

Prepare intercompany reconciliations monthly, understand and resolve variances

Manage accounting for non-core operating entities and financial statement preparation

Create a strong control environment by working alongside finance and non-finance personnel to ensure processes are executed in accordance with company policy

Help upgrade overall department internal controls through process understanding, control identification and solution implementation.

Review monthly account reconciliations and verify the balances are consistent with GAAP

Work with the controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement

Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and audit process design and develop policy and procedure repositories

Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

Manage AP vendor approvals through Ramp, preventing fraud risk to the AP work flow, ensuring proper tax set up

Review controls including AP/AR oversight, key control of routine reconciliations

Support cash management

Partner with FP & A on budget and forecast matters

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting

7+ years of progressive Accounting experience is required preferably with some managerial experience

Experience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controls

Experience in public accounting is a plus

Passionate about leading change and solving problems

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, proactive, and hands-on operating style

Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage priorities

ERP experience; demonstrated ability to learn a new system

ERP system implementations experience a plus

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Must be self-driven, detail oriented, and possess strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.

Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments

Current or aspiring CMA or CPA is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Be able to lift 15 lbs. of weight

Tradewind Aviation offers a competitive pay and benefits program for full-time team members:

Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights

Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional US and international airlines

A rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization

Salary Range:

$113,300 - $139,050 per year

Ranges are determined based on qualifications and experience.

Worksite address

middlebury, CT, 06762, US

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