Controller

Ultimate Jet Vacations•Miami, FL

About The Position

At Ultimate Jet Vacations, finance is more than balancing the books, it's about protecting the business, enabling smart decisions, and building the financial infrastructure that allows us to scale confidently. We're looking for a Controller who will serve as a strategic partner, owning the integrity of our accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting across the organization. This role goes beyond traditional accounting. You'll lead process improvements, optimize financial operations, guide the accounting team, and help leadership make informed, profit-driven decisions through reliable financial data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5-7 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
Advanced proficiency with accounting platforms (TRAMS experience is highly preferred).
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis.
Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
Proven experience improving month-end close processes and strengthening internal controls.
Experience managing external audits and working with regulatory agencies.
Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS.
Experience leveraging AI tools and automation within finance operations is highly preferred.
Hospitality, travel, or service industry experience is a plus.
Full professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.
Experience leading ERP or accounting system implementations or migrations.
Treasury or foreign exchange (hedging) experience.
Experience supporting private equity-backed or high-growth organizations.
Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience implementing finance automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, and treasury management.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial transactions.
Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while continuously improving efficiency.
Prepare and review internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and regulatory agencies.
Proactively identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Drive expense optimization by monitoring spending trends to ensure expense growth remains below profit growth.
Support cash flow management through accurate forecasting, financial controls, and hedging strategies where appropriate.
Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights that support profitable decision-making.
Evaluate and optimize financial workflows to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
Continuously improve the month-end close process and reporting timelines.
Assess accounting systems and recommend technology improvements that enhance financial operations.
Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline accounting processes and reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve department visibility across the organization.
Build scalable financial processes that support UJV's continued growth.