Assistant Controller

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REPORTS TO: Controller DIRECT REPORTS: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Fixed Assets, General Accounting

LAUNCH is a leading aviation services company headquartered in Oak Brook, IL that is searching for an Assistant Controller. As a key member of the finance team, the Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and is responsible for the day-to‑day accounting activities, the month‑end close process, and the preparation of financial statements. The Controller will lead and direct all accounting department personnel while also being hands‑on with key accounting processes.

The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller with higher level special projects.

• Primary owner of all general ledger accounts for multiple divisions; review and approve entries made by direct reports and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations
• Lead the month‑end close process for all entities in a timely and accurate manner in conformity with GAAP
• Oversee credit checks for potential customers
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are established, documented, and followed related to cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and capital accounts
• Manage and improve all financial reporting; identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve processes through automation, standardization, etc.
• Supervise and mentor all accounting department staff; foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement; determine staffing requirement needed to support the company’s business plans
• Monitor and analyze all department work to develop more efficient procedures and uses of personnel while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and cash flows) including flux analysis
• Analyze debt agreements to understand terms and conditions as well as covenant compliance
• Understand lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Assist Controller with accounting research/technical accounting transactions
• Oversee revenue recognition and subscription‑based accounting principles of the Digital Marketplace segments
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience supervising, developing, and mentoring multiple people
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Personal integrity and commitment to individual and team accountability
• Detail‑oriented and committed to 100% accuracy of all information
• Strong IT skills including an understanding of ERP systems; experience with IT systems upgrades or implementations is a plus
• Experience with operational accounting in a professional service, legal, or consulting company preferred
• Experience in a rapid growth environment preferred
• Experience in a high transactional volume business is a plus
• Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Must be 21 years of age
• 10 years in an accounting role
• 5 years management experience
• Advanced level Microsoft excel
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, PowerPoint)
• Public accounting experience preferred with Big 4 experience a plus
• CPA preferred

• All clients/customers

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

• Airlines and Aviation and Staffing and Recruiting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance