Controller

Allora; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (vision & dental)

401(k) plan

Paid PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Job summary

Talaria Jet, a private jet transportation company in the United States, seeks an experienced Controller to partner with the CFO and management team. You will oversee daily accounting, monthly closing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while guiding cost management and internal controls.

You will supervise the accounting staff, collaborate with external auditors, and provide timely financial information to support strategic decisions in a dynamic growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience with payroll and HR processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Leadership and integrity in managing finance staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 cash management, AR, AP, and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements, including tax filings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Excel

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