Corporate Controller

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Management Addison, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition

At Surf Air Mobility, we're transforming air mobility. As innovators in aviation, we are at the forefront of creating a more efficient and accessible flying experience. With our commitment to a customer-first approach, advanced software solutions, and electrification, we’re pioneering new ways for people to travel, making flying not only faster but more enjoyable. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation and hard work go hand in hand.

Help us shape the future of aviation while working with cutting-edge technologies that are changing the lives of our passengers.

Title:
Corporate Controller

Location:
Addison, TX

FLSA:
Exempt

Department:
Finance and Accounting

The Corporate Controller will lead enterprise-wide general ledger accounting operations, manage internal control process improvements, and ensure compliance while supporting operational turnarounds and M&A transactions. Key responsibilities include strategic financial oversight, managing closing processes, and driving process improvements.

We are seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented, and strategic Corporate Controller to lead our enterprise-wide accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the CAO, this key leadership role will oversee the integrity of financial statements, manage day-to-day general ledger accounting operations, and play a critical role in supporting corporate turnaround activities and potential M&A transactions.

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, driving process improvements, and providing timely information to support budgeting, forecasting, and compliance initiatives. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and will help shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth air operations and SaaS/software business.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, experience with M&A transactions, and a strong understanding of public company operational expectations. Experience in the airline and/or SaaS industry is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and control environment
• Manage general ledger aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, speed, and control
• Oversee all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation
• Oversee the transition and evolution of financial systems, processes, and reporting structures
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and SEC reporting standards
• Partner with the CAO and external auditors to navigate ad-hoc transactions and M&A activities
• Build and maintain a robust internal control environment appropriate for a SOX compliant, public-reporting, entity
• Audit and improve productivity and effectiveness of current cross team processes
• Keep careful tabs on regular transactions, investments and any business deals that affect the bottom line.
• Manage consolidation, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, and technical accounting matters
• Drive complex business and systems integrations, ensuring alignment with financial processes and operational goals
• Serve as a strategic business partner to FP&A, providing data-driven insights and facilitating cross-functional communication to drive budget accuracy and financial decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting and reporting team
• Support the CAO in financial due diligence, M&A integrations, and system implementations
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting operations, reporting timeliness, and process efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, with experience in gross versus net revenue recognition, SaaS revenue…