Controller

Jimmy Jazz; Chena Ridge (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life

401k Retirement Match

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Paid Time Off

Jury Duty Pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Everts Air in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a Controller to manage all aspects of the Accounting Department and financial operations, ensuring informed decisions and regulatory compliance.

Starting at $90,000 per year, Regular Full-Time, M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with possible additional hours as required. Exempt status; aviation-industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of overall accounting experience with 2–3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to pass an Airport Background Criminal History Check and work in a drug-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor financial activities and reserve levels for regulatory compliance.
• Develop internal control policies for budgeting, cash, and accounting.
• Prepare and file annual tax returns or assist accountants with audits.
• Coordinate audits and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting department operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Location 5525 Airport Industrial Road,Fairbanks, AK, 99709,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Accounting, Aviation, Financing
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Job Summary:

The Controller is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Accounting Department and financial operations. This position involves the ability to make informed decisions regarding company finances and business operations.

Compensation: Starting at $90,000 p/yr + Depending on Experience (DoE)
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM Additional early morning, night, and weekend hours may be required by operational necessity.
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of capitalized assets.
• Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information for accountants to complete audit and tax forms.
• Delegate authority for the receipt disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Authorize disbursements in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel as well as, Department of Transportation and USPS to facilitate financial and operational activities.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment of the company.
• Perform various month end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
• Perform computerized bank reconciliation process.
• Reviews and/or prepares information for local, state, and federal reporting.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and submit Department of Transportation reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff; recommend and implement personnel actions such as promotions and dismissals.
• Oversee the accounting operations of various related entities.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to pass an Airport Background Criminal History Check.
• Must be able to work effectively in a drug-free workplace and comply with company drug and alcohol policies.
• Must be able available to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules.
• Proficient in computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is preferred.
• Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Requires 5-7 years of overall accounting experience with at least 2 – 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Requires the ability to coordinate with a variety of Management personnel and must be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with frequent change.
• Thorough understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Ability to operate 10 keys by touch.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• More in line with the CFO’s responsibility.

Benefits Packet Includes:

• Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Everts Air is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace committed to equal employment opportunities, fair and transparent pay practices, and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Due to the nature of our operations, some roles may require background checks and compliance with federal aviation security standards.