Financial Controller

Private Jet Center

Zelienople (Butler County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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

Financial Controller

Location: Zelienople, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Salaried
Company: Private Jet Center (PJC)

About Private Jet Center

Private Jet Center is a private aviation company headquartered in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, providing aircraft management, charter, and aviation support services. Since 2000, we've built a reputation for operational excellence, safety, and exceptional customer service. Our team values professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting both our employees and clients at the highest level.

Position Overview

Private Jet Center is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead our accounting and finance functions. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing payroll and compliance activities, and providing financial insights that support business growth and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys balancing day‑to‑day accounting operations with strategic planning and analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of partnering with leadership to help drive the company's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring reconciled accounts and accurate financial reporting.
Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to protect company assets and support operational efficiency.
Monitor financial performance and provide analysis, recommendations, and insights to executive leadership.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for auditors and financial reviewers.
Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and financial adjustments.
Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and key performance indicators to support business planning and decision-making.
Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support organizational objectives.
Manage and develop the accounting team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing utilization of accounting and financial systems.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Proven experience overseeing financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, payroll, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax compliance, and accounting best practices.
Experience leading audits and partnering with executive leadership on financial planning and business decisions.
Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems; experience with aviation industry software such as Total FBO is highly preferred. Experience leading accounting system implementations, upgrades, or conversions is a plus.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to leverage financial data for reporting and analysis.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to develop teams and build cross-functional relationships.
Aviation industry experience is highly preferred.
Must be able to successfully complete all required background checks.

Why Join Private Jet Center?

As Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in the financial health and future direction of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, influence strategic business decisions, and help shape the continued growth of a respected and established aviation company.

Benefits