Financial Controller

FlyUSA is a rapidly growing private aviation company delivering premium charter, aircraft management, and aviation services. We have been noted as the fastest growing private aviation firm in the country for the past two years. We are building a high-performance finance organization to support our expansion and ensure operational excellence.

Position Overview
FlyUSA is seeking a Controller to lead the company's accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and scalability as FlyUSA continues to grow. This role will oversee an accounting team of 4 and will be responsible for managing financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting processes across the organization.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership and oversight of an accounting team of 4
• Build a high-performing, accountable, and scalable accounting function
• Establish clear goals and professional development plans

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Own the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to support an annual audit
• Develop, implement, and own a comprehensive close checklist to ensure all accounting activities are documented, tracked, and completed accurately and on time
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and fixed assets
• Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition, throughout the Company's multiple lines of business (Charter, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, Partnership and Brokerage)
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, workflows, and systems to support growth

Compliance & Controls

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry-specific requirements
• Oversee all tax compliance activities, including direct and indirect taxes, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Coordinate and partner with external service providers (tax advisors, auditors, and consultants) to support compliance and reporting requirements

Strategic Finance Support

• Partner with Manager, Finance and the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide insights into financial performance and operational efficiency
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, billing, and profitability analysis at the trip level
• Lead and support finance system implementations and transformation initiatives

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Lead optimization and potential re-implementation of the company's accounting/ERP system to support scalability and operational needs
• Re-implement and enhance the expense management platform (Ramp) to ensure accurate allocation of costs to specific trips, improved visibility into spend, and adherence to company policies
• Harness new technology and AI-driven tools and work into the daily close process to improve efficiency, enhance staff productivity, and support analysis of the appropriateness of costs and billable items
• Strengthen cost control processes and reporting to drive accountability across the organization
• Standardize and document accounting processes to support consistency and growth
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO and CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience managing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience in aviation, transportation, or service-based industries is a plus
• Proven ability to scale accounting operations in a growing company
• Strong systems experience (ERP, reporting tools, automation platforms, usage of AI tools)

At FlyUSA, we invest in our people. We build careers, not just fill seats. Here's how we support our team:
Health & Wellness

• Aetna medical plans with multiple coverage options
• Dental and vision coverage…