Assistant Controller
About The Position
Fargo Jet Center is growing and with that growth comes increasing complexity across multiple aviation business lines. We’re looking for an Assistant Controller who will play a key role in scaling our accounting function, strengthening financial processes, and helping shape how financial data drives business decisions. This is not a maintenance role. It’s an opportunity to step into a high-impact position where you’ll influence systems, improve processes, and partner with leadership to support a dynamic, fast-moving operation. The ideal candidate thrives on refining processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing financial systems in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 5+ years of senior level accounting experience (multi-entity or operational environments preferred, aviation a plus)
- Strong GAAP knowledge; CPA preferred
- Proven track record of improving processes and increasing efficiency
- Strong systems and Excel skills (NetSuite a plus)
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing environment
Nice To Haves
- NetSuite experience a plus
- aviation a plus
- CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead key aspects of the month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Identify and implement ways to streamline close and reduce cycle time
- Oversee core accounting workflows including AP, AR, billing, and cash management
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and policy compliance across transactions
- Strengthen processes to support a growing, multi-entity environment
- Drive automation and process improvements to reduce manual work and improve data visibility
- Evaluate current workflows and implement scalable solutions
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Help optimize use of systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
- Maintain and enhance internal controls across departments
- Support audits and ensure GAAP compliance
- Build structure and consistency as the organization grows
- Support budgeting and forecasting across business units
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for operational leaders
- Play a visible role in driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
