Controller

Allora•North Canton, OH

12d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Talaria Jet, an independently owned and operated private jet transportation company providing aircraft management, charter, and brokerage services, is seeking an experienced Controller to support its growth. The Controller serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, President, and Management team, overseeing the financial health and sustainability of Talaria Jet and its affiliated entities. The Controller coordinates the accounting team’s daily operations and task efficiency, monthly reconciliations and reporting, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role also assists with costing, cash flow, and budgeting, and manages an Accounting Manager and two Staff Accountants. The Controller reports to the CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
At least 5 years of accounting experience.
Skills in budgeting, preparing financial reports, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with payroll and HR.
Financial acumen and impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Proficiency in all MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise desktop version.
Ability to work independently; self-driven, problem-solving, and leadership qualities.
Personal and professional integrity with high ethical standards.
Ability to reliably safeguard confidential records and communications.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of budgets and financial forecasts for Talaria Jet and related entities as needed.
Prepare a weekly Flash report.
Prepare income statements, balance sheets, monthly cash flow reports, and other requested reporting.
Oversee daily tasks, including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoices.
Ensure compliance with applicable financial, legal, and regulatory requirements, including tax filings and presented financial requirements.
Manage and monitor accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Work with the CFO, President, and Management team to provide information needed for decision-making.
Serve as lead liaison and prepare financial information for external auditors and tax preparers, investment advisors, banking entities, payroll, and insurance companies.
Coordinate with the HR consultant on employee benefits, including payroll processing, health, life, and disability insurance, and 401(k).
Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
Coordinate with the Management team to ensure expenses are appropriately captured and accurately recorded.
Ensure compliance with requirements such as 1099s, workers’ compensation, insurance reporting, payroll reports, W-2s, and other requirements that may arise.
Implement efficient financial structures and processes across departments.
Perform other duties as requested by the CFO, President, or members of the Management team.
Coordinate accounting team daily operations and task efficiency, monthly reconciliation and reporting, and compliance activities.
Manage the current staff of an Accounting Manager and two Staff Accountants.