Senior Accounting Manager

Tradewind Aviation; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Standby travel

Discounted standby travel

Career growth

Job summary

Tradewind Aviation is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our Middlebury, CT corporate office. You will lead the monthly close, prepare financial statements, manage intercompany accounts, inventory and fixed assets, and drive internal controls in partnership with the Controller.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and influence a team. CPA/CMA is a plus; public accounting experience is valued. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with strong US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience leading close processes and building internal controls.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close, ensure GAAP-compliant statements.
• Prepare financial statements and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory and fixed assets accounting; analyze variances.
• Lead the annual physical inventory and control improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support policy development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on‑demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit www.flytradewind.com

Job Description

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE

Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join a dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut Corporate office. This position is a critical role that will be tasked with leading the financial close monthly, prepare financial statements, manage key accounting areas including intercompany accounts, inventory and fixed assets, and performing ad hoc analysis as requested. In addition, this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of accounting principles and drive a strong control environment, partnering with the Controller. This individual should have very strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, solve problems and be comfortable leading and interacting with the team with respect to their expertise. This role will interact regularly with the Controller, head of FP & A and CFO of Tradewind Aviation to discuss financials, systems and the internal control environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate, complete, and in compliance with GAAP, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Implement an accrual system for close process
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with assistance of finance team
• Prepare account analysis YOY
• Inventory and fixed asset accounting – analyze inventory balances, investigate variances, create analysis, and monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence
• Lead the annual physical inventory
• Document and access process improvement
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations monthly, understand and resolve variances
• Manage accounting for non-core operating entities and financial statement preparation
• Create a strong control environment by working alongside finance and non-finance personnel to ensure processes are executed in accordance with company policy
• Help upgrade overall department internal controls through process understanding, control identification and solution implementation.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and verify the balances are consistent with GAAP
• Work with the controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and audit process design and develop policy and procedure repositories
• Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
• Manage AP vendor approvals through Ramp, preventing fraud risk to the AP work flow, ensuring proper tax set up
• Review controls including AP/AR oversight, key control of routine reconciliations
• Support cash management
• Partner with FP & A on budget and forecast matters

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting
• 7+ years of progressive Accounting experience is required preferably with some managerial experience
• Experience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controls
• Experience in public accounting is a plus
• Passionate about leading change and solving problems
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, proactive, and hands‑on operating style
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage priorities
• ERP experience; demonstrated ability to learn a new system
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must be self‑driven, detail oriented, and possess strong organizational skills including time‑management and prioritization.
• Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments
• Current or aspiring CMA or CPA is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be able to lift 15 lbs. of weight

Tradewind Aviation offers a competitive pay and benefits program for full-time team members:

• Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights
• Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional US and international airlines
• A rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization