Controller

Northwestern Mutual; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Job summary

Talaria Jet, a fast-growing private jet services provider, seeks an experienced Controller to partner with the CFO and Management. You will oversee accounting operations, monthly closes, budgeting, and reporting for Talaria Jet and related entities.

Responsibilities include cash management, AR/AP, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with auditors and HR on payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting leadership and a proven track record in GAAP and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5+ years accounting experience required
• Budgeting, financial reporting and GAAP proficiency essential
• Payroll and HR experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ethical standards
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise desktop version
• Independent, self-driven, with leadership qualities
• Ability to safeguard confidential information

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets and financial forecasts for Talaria Jet and affiliates
• Prepare weekly flash reports
• Produce income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Manage daily cash, AR, AP, and invoicing processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
• Collaborate with CFO/Presidents for decision-making data
• Coordinate with auditors, tax preparers, and financial partners
• Work with HR on payroll, benefits, and 401(k) administration
• Implement internal controls to protect company assets
• Ensure proper expense capture and accurate recording
• Comply with 1099s, W-2s, and related filings
• Support cross-department financial structuring and processes
• Assist CFO/Management with other duties

Skills

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Enterprise

MS Office

Job description

Our client, Talaria Jet, is an independently owned and operated private jet transportation company. They are poised for strong and fast growth. They provide aircraft management, charter, and brokerage services. Talaria is looking for individuals who like a fast-paced, growth-minded environment with exceptional opportunities for personal growth and development.

Talaria is seeking an experienced Controller. They will serve 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 will coordinate with the accounting team on daily operations and task efficiency, monthly reconciliation and reporting, management of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, assist with costing, cash flow, and budgeting, as well as other duties as requested. The Controller reports to the CFO and manages current staff of an Accounting Manager and two Staff Accountants.

• Oversee the development of budgets and financial forecasts for Talaria Jet and related entities as needed
• Prepare weekly Flash report
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, monthly cash flow, and other reporting as requested
• Oversee daily tasks including but not limited to cash management, AR, AP, and invoices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial, legal, and regulatory requirements, including tax filings and financial requirements as presented
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Work with CFO, President, and Management team to ensure they have the information needed for decision-making
• Collaborate as lead liaison and prepare financial information for external auditors/tax preparers, investment advisors, banking entities, payroll, and insurance companies
• Coordinate with HR consultant on employee benefits, including payroll processing, health/life/disability insurance, and 401(k)
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, polices, procedures, and workflow
• Coordinate with Management team to ensure expenses are appropriately captured and accurately recorded
• Ensure compliance with requirements such as 1099s, workers compensation, insurance reporting, payroll reports, W2s, and others that may arise
• Implement efficient financial structure and processes across all departments
• Other duties as requested by the CFO, President, or members of the Management team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Skilled 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

• Proficient in all MS Office applications, specifically Excel

• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise desktop version

• Independent worker, self-driven, problem-solver with leadership qualities

• Personal and professional integrity with high ethical standards

• Reliably safeguards confidential records and communications

• Health insurance, including vision and dental

• 401(k) plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO and Holidays)

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Professional Development