Senior Finance Analyst

Million Air Tallahassee; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Million Air Tallahassee is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in Houston with 3–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in aviation. This role focuses on mentorship, accurate revenue transactions, and financial control across multiple FBO locations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations and corporate finance to ensure timely reporting, strict adherence to policies, and reliable internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–4 years of accounting experience; FBO or aviation experience preferred.
• Mentoring or training others in accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor FBO Accountants and provide system/process training.
• Onboard new FBO Accountants with walkthroughs.
• Ensure consistent accounting practices across locations.
• Reconcile credit card batches and assist with billing cycles.
• Monitor fuel invoices, pricing discrepancies, and collections.
• Record intercompany cash transactions and cash applications.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and budgeting.
• Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and intercompany invoices.

Skills

Mentoring

Financial analysis

Accounting controls

Excel proficient

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Houston, Texas, United States - 77061

Description

Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Various (Remote/Hybrid)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director of Financial Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Objective

The Senior FBO Accountant serves as an experienced resource within the accounting team, providing guidance and support to FBO Accountants across the entity. This role is not a supervisory position but acts as a mentor and problem-solving partner while maintaining full responsibilities for timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. The Senior FBO Accountant collaborates closely with operations, corporate finance, and accounting staff to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities and Duties

Mentorship & Support

• Serve as a go-to resource for FBO Accountants by answering questions, offering training on systems and processes, and supporting resolution of day-to-day challenges.
• Assist in onboarding new FBO Accountants by providing training and process walkthroughs.
• Help ensure consistency in accounting practices across all locations.

Fuel Management

• Update websites for weekly pricing and send notifications to customers.
• Assist in resolving fuel pricing discrepancies, including adjustments, reversals, and audits.
• Coordinate communication with Customer Service Managers and customers to ensure timely issue resolution of issues.

Revenue Transactions

• Support reconciliation and closing of credit card batches.
• Monitor open fuel invoices and assist in collection follow-up.
• Manage monthly recurring billing to tenants and ensure accuracy.
• Apply incoming payments to accounts receivable and ensure timely deposit of checks.
• Assist with billing and collection of commercial airline fees.
• Record intercompany cash transactions and oversee cash application processes.

Financial Reporting And Budgeting

• Assist corporate accounting with timely financial reporting and budgeting responsibilities.
• Prepare or review monthly financial reporting packages for relevant users (i.e., airport authorities and internal financial reporting).
• Support reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts, review accounts receivable/payable aging for reasonableness and updates, investigate and clear suspense accounts, report changes and reporting challenges to corporate accounting, etc.

Expenses

• Input vendor invoices and monitor payment status.
• Submit employee expense reports and intercompany invoices as needed.
• Oversee petty cash usage and reporting.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Deep understanding of accounting controls, compliance, and internal procedures.
• High degree of reliability, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and assist others in high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to accuracy and detail-oriented problem solving.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Director of Financial Operations. Although not a management role, the Senior Finance Accountant will work closely with other FBO Accountants as a mentor and subject matter resource.

Work Environment

Professional office environment, including occasional exposure to hangar and airside activity.

Position Type & Hours

This is a full-time, exempt position. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility during high-volume periods.

Travel

Minimal travel to your assigned FBO(s) as needed; however, no regular travel is expected.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Minimum 3-4 years of accounting experience, including prior experience at an FBO or aviation-related operation preferred
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training others in an accounting setting is highly desirable