Job Profile

Accounting Manager is available onsite in Columbus, OH. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, and maintaining adherence to accounting standards. This role involves leading a team of accountants, managing general ledger activities, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and providing insights for financial decision-making.

Jet Select is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. 

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Assign tasks and projects to team members, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and journal entries.
• Review and approve reconciliations, financial statements, and reports prepared by the team.

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for business decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries.
• Maintain and update internal controls and accounting policies to ensure robust financial governance.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in the accounting system.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with other departments to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers.
• Act as a liaison between the accounting department and external stakeholders such as auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Office environment with occasional overtime during peak periods (e.g., month-end and year-end close)

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or MBA certification preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of progressing accounting experience.
• Strongly preferred 2-3 years in a manager or supervisory role.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Travel Required:

Minimal travel required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.