Aviation Finance Controller - GAAP, Budgets, Audits

Private Jet Center; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life, disability, and AD&D coverage

Employee Flight Benefits

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

7 Paid holidays

Maternity/Parental Leave

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Private Jet Center in Zelienople, PA seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and finance, reporting to the CEO. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance while partnering with leadership to fuel growth and strategic decisions.

The role blends hands-on accounting operations with planning and analysis, requiring organization, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a finance team in a growing aviation business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience leading audits and advising executive leadership on financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead month-/quarter-/year-end close processes and ensure reconciled accounts.
• Manage payroll processing and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to executive leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Payroll oversight

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audits

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Total FBO

Job description

Private Jet Center in Zelienople, PA seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and finance, reporting to the CEO. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance while partnering with leadership to fuel growth and strategic decisions.

The role blends hands-on accounting operations with planning and analysis, requiring organization, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a finance team in a growing aviation business.