The Operational & Revenue Financial Controller manages accounting operations, ensures accurate revenue reporting, oversees compliance, supports budgeting, and conducts audits.
ABOUT AERO
At Aero, we believe that exceptional journeys start with exceptional people. Inspired by the golden age of aviation, we’re redefining air travel with a modern approach. Our direct, premium flights via private terminals deliver the comfort of low-contact travel and the effortlessly fabulous experience of flying private. Just as we create an elevated experience for our guests, we invest in creating the same for our people—prioritizing transparency, support, accountability and fulfillment to foster a culture of trust and purpose.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Operational & Revenue Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring Aero's operational costs and passenger revenue is accounted for and reported accurately and on time. This responsibility includes overseeing general ledger postings, reconciliations, analysis of budget versus actual, as well as ensuring internal controls are properly maintained. The Controller also is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of all operational costs allocation per flights, aircraft, passenger revenue initiatives, including accounting processes and policy development, technical accounting research, systems testing etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, AR, AP, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Provide a per flight, per aircraft, per base, per route operational profitability analysis
- Provide support to our accounting team in preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements, month-end and year-end close processes
- Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Manage and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Support in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts; report variances and initiate corrective actions.
- Maintain and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide training to Aero employees as appropriate
- Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits; provide information to external auditors if required
- Any other duties or support to the VP Finance
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the airline or transportation industry, with exposure to revenue accounting, operational finance, or controlling.
- Proficiency in ERP and financial systems (Netsuite, Tipalti, Bill, etc.)
- Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to create financial models, assess contract terms, and interpret their accounting impact
- Familiarity with the U.S. commercial aviation or travel industry preferred
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially when interfacing with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Must be a strong problem-solver, driven by facts and fact-based analysis.
- Must be action-oriented and results-driven and love working with a diverse team.
BENEFITS & PAY
- Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,00.00 annually in the United States [exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.]
- Time Off: Unlimited PTO, accrued sick time, bereavement, and holiday pay.
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, dependent care FSA, health FSA, teammate travel perks
Top Skills
Bill
Erp
Financial Systems
NetSuite
Tipalti
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