Corporate Controller - Danbury, CT

Global Jet Capital; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Jet Capital is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and related processes. You will ensure accurate monthly closes, financial reporting, and compliance across domestic and international activities.

The role reports to the CFO and requires strong analytical abilities, ERP/GL experience, and the ability to coordinate with external auditors and tax teams. Danbury, CT office-based position with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Accounting.
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or related role.
• Understanding of ERP, general ledger, and/or other transaction capture technologies.
• Strong analytical ability; able to provide concise financial information for decision-making.
• Willing to work in Global Jet Capital’s Danbury, CT office.
• Unrestricted work authorization for the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in all aspects of the accounting function including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other sub-functions.
• Provide team with clear direction and support, with autonomy to achieve objectives while managing performance.
• Ensure monthly close processes are followed to maintain the BD5 close timeline; identify and implement process improvements.
• Partner with Finance Ops to investigate and resolve FP&A anomalies and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Review and approve manual journal entries and reconciliations for significant accounts.
• Oversee outsourced international accounting teams producing management accounts and statutory financial statements; ensure deadlines.
• Coordinate the annual group consolidated audit with stakeholders.
• Work with Tax Director to prepare monthly/quarterly tax schedules and filings with external firms or internal staff.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting schedules including cash flows and consolidation for lenders and sponsors.
• Maintain accounting policies aligned with current literature/pronouncements.
• Provide technical accounting input for transactions; interact with sponsors and external parties on policies.
• Implement, document, and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP/GL systems

Job description

Business Aviation Simplified. Ultimately, business aviation is an exercise in simplicity. The fastest way to get from here to there. No complications. No delays. Simple. We understand that. That’s why we work tirelessly to understand our customers’ needs and then provide the most straight-forward and highly responsive process in the industry, along with flexible financing solutions designed to get our customers into their aircraft and ready to fly.

At Global Jet Capital we accomplish this by caring for and collaborating with our colleagues and customers. With flexibility, creativity and innovation we never settle for anything less than the best experience for our customers and approach every opportunity with resourcefulness, ability, confidence and courage.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be a key member of Global Jet Capital’s Finance team with overall responsibility and leadership for:

• End-to-end accounting and related processes
• Financial, statutory, and management reporting
• Accounting compliance and controls

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in all aspects of the accounting function including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other sub-functions.
• Provide team with clear direction and support, and appropriate autonomy to achieve accounting objectives, while managing performance effectively and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities and deliverables.
• Ensure established monthly close processes are consistently followed to maintain the BD5 close timeline, while also identifying and implementing new or improved processes where opportunities for enhancement are identified.
• Partner with the Director of Finance Operations to investigate and resolve internal reporting and FP&A anomalies, while identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use.
• Review and approve manual journal entries and reconciliations relating to significant accounts and processes.
• Oversee the outsourced international accounting teams responsible for preparing management accounts, statutory financial statements, and supporting foreign entity audits, with full ownership and ensuring all deliverables are accurate, complete and finalized within applicable statutory deadlines.
• Oversee the coordination of the annual group consolidated audit.
• Partner with the Tax Director to ensure timely preparation of all monthly and quarterly tax schedules. This includes filing of required state annual reports and sales tax returns in conjunction with external accounting firm and/or internal staff.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting schedules including cash flow statements, consolidating trial balance and reporting packs required for reporting to financial institutions and private equity sponsors.
• Maintain effective accounting policies that are consistent with the current body of accounting literature/pronouncements.
• Provide technical accounting expertise for current and future transactions.
• Interact with private equity firm sponsors and other external parties regarding financial statements and related policies.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Accounting.
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or related role.
• Understanding and familiarity with effective employment of ERP, general ledger, and/or other transaction capture technologies.
• Strong analytical ability; must be able to analyze financial data and provide management with the concise business information necessary for decision-making.
• Must be willing to work in Global Jet Capital’s Danbury, CT office.
• Unrestricted work authorization for the United States.

Desired Qualifications:

• CPA
• Prior experience in financial services or leasing industry in a similar role on the corporate side or auditor of such companies.
• Experience with multi-currency, debt and equity funding arrangements, consolidation of multi-national legal entity structure and IFRS requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate on a one-to-one basis, as well as in larger meetings. Ability to make effective financial presentations to leadership.
• Team player, effective interpersonal skills, ability to manage staff and multiple priorities.
• Operates with a high degree of process-orientation, attention to detail and accountability.