Controller

Jetvia

. Run Jetvia’s accounting operations and month-end close, reporting to the VP of Finance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, including month-end close, payroll accounting, and GAAP compliance. Proficient in managing accounting teams and implementing internal controls within a regulated aviation environment.

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GAAP ComplianceNetSuite ExperiencePayroll AccountingMonth-End Close ManagementAccounting Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementFinancial Statement ReviewAccruals and ReconciliationsFixed Asset AccountingRevenue RecognitionAdvanced Excel SkillsPayroll Tax ReconciliationTrial Balance ReviewPost-ERP IntegrationAccounting Policy Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationHands-On LeadershipTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteQuickBooksRamp

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

AviationCharterAsset-Heavy TransportationPublic AccountingExternal Audit

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run Jetvia’s accounting operations and month-end close, reporting to the VP of Finance
Own the general ledger, close, payroll accounting, fixed asset and aircraft accounting, and internal controls
Own month-end and year-end close calendars, accruals, reconciliations, consolidation, trial balance review, and financial statement review
Tie management reporting to GAAP financials and explain variances to finance and operations leaders
Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger each pay cycle and book payroll accruals
Reconcile payroll tax, 401(k), and benefit deduction liabilities and ensure correct taxable and non-taxable earnings coding across states
Maintain accurate pay codes, deductions, and payroll-to-NetSuite mapping with People
Own NetSuite day to day, including chart of accounts, period close settings, user roles, segregation of duties, and integrations
Complete post-migration work by reconciling opening balances, correcting mapping problems, retiring QuickBooks workarounds, and documenting procedures
Maintain fixed asset and aircraft accounting, including depreciation, engine and maintenance events, and component tracking
Apply revenue recognition policy for charter, membership, and empty-leg revenue and Federal Excise Tax treatment
Prepare and support Federal Excise Tax returns, property tax, sales tax, and 1099 reporting
Coordinate external audit and tax work, prepare schedules, answer requests, and track findings to closure
Build and document accounting policies and internal controls for a growing regulated aviation business
Manage and develop the accounting team, set close deadlines, and cover gaps hands-on

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading accountants as a controller, accounting manager, or similar
Hands-on payroll experience, including reconciling payroll to the general ledger, payroll accruals, payroll tax, multi-state employees, and benefit and 401(k) deduction reconciliation
Experience owning post-ERP or accounting-system-change work, including reconciling opening balances, fixing mapping and integration problems, and rebuilding the close process
Working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable mid-market ERP
Strong command of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and fixed asset accounting
Track record of running month-end close on time and keeping reconciliations current
Advanced Excel skills
Clear written and verbal communication with non-finance leaders
Comfort working hands-on in a lean team
Payroll experience and experience integrating after a system change are required
CPA preferred
NetSuite payroll-platform integration experience preferred
Aviation, charter, or asset-heavy transportation experience preferred
Public accounting or external audit experience preferred
High-growth, private-equity-backed, or family-owned company experience preferred
Familiarity with Ramp or a similar spend management tool preferred
Employment contingent upon negative pre-employment drug test, satisfactory background check, and applicable post-offer physical

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries based on employee geography
Stock options for all employees, vesting beginning on the first day of work
401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%
Immediate 100% vesting in all matching contributions
Three medical plan options, including a 100% employer-paid HDHP, an 85% employer-paid PPO plan, and Texas-based HMO plans
Dental, vision, and life insurance
Time off to support work-life balance
Pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and post-offer job-related physicals when applicable