Senior Accounting Manager

Description
About Tradewind:
Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports.  Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit www.flytradewind.com
Job Description
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE
Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join a dynamic Finance team in our Middlebury, Connecticut Corporate office. This position is a critical role that will be tasked with leading the financial close monthly, prepare financial statements, manage key accounting areas including intercompany accounts, inventory and fixed assets, and performing ad hoc analysis as requested. In addition, this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of accounting principles and drive a strong control environment, partnering with the Controller.  This individual should have very strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, solve problems and be comfortable leading and interacting with the team with respect to their expertise. This role will interact regularly with the Controller, head of FP & A and CFO of Tradewind Aviation to discuss financials, systems and the internal control environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring that all financial statements are accurate, complete, and in compliance with GAAP, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
Implement an accrual system for close process
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial statements with assistance of finance team
Prepare account analysis YOY
Inventory and fixed asset accounting – analyze inventory balances, investigate variances, create analysis, and monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence
Lead the annual physical inventory
Document and access process improvement
Prepare intercompany reconciliations monthly, understand and resolve variances
Manage accounting for non-core operating entities and financial statement preparation
Create a strong control environment by working alongside finance and non-finance personnel to ensure processes are executed in accordance with company policy
Help upgrade overall department internal controls through process understanding, control identification and solution implementation.
Review monthly account reconciliations and verify the balances are consistent with GAAP
Work with the controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and audit process design and develop policy and procedure repositories
Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
Manage AP vendor approvals through Ramp, preventing fraud risk to the AP work flow, ensuring proper tax set up
Review controls including AP/AR oversight, key control of routine reconciliations
Support cash management
Partner with FP & A on budget and forecast matters
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting
7+ years of progressive Accounting experience is required preferably with some managerial experience
Experience creating, implementing, managing, and monitoring effective internal controls
Experience in public accounting is a plus
Passionate about leading change and solving problems
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, proactive, and hands-on operating style
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage priorities
ERP experience; demonstrated ability to learn a new system
ERP system implementations experience a plus
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Must be self-driven, detail oriented, and possess strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.
Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments
Current or aspiring CMA or CPA is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Be able to lift 15 lbs. of weight

Tradewind Aviation offers a competitive pay and benefits program for full-time team members:
Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans
Retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights
Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional US and international airlines
A rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization
Salary Range:
$113,300 - $139,050 per year

Ranges are determined based on qualifications and experience.