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Controller

Ultimate Jet Vacations
Miami, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5–7 years experience
Remote
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Accounting Operations
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, and treasury management.
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial transactions.
  • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while continuously improving efficiency.
  • Prepare and review internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
  • Financial Controls & Compliance
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and regulatory agencies.
  • Proactively identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Financial Strategy & Cash Protection
  • Drive expense optimization by monitoring spending trends to ensure expense growth remains below profit growth.
  • Support cash flow management through accurate forecasting, financial controls, and hedging strategies where appropriate.
  • Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights that support profitable decision-making.
  • Process Improvement
  • Evaluate and optimize financial workflows to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Continuously improve the month-end close process and reporting timelines.
  • Assess accounting systems and recommend technology improvements that enhance financial operations.
  • Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline accounting processes and reporting.
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve department visibility across the organization.
  • Build scalable financial processes that support UJV's continued growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
  • Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with accounting platforms (TRAMS experience is highly preferred).
  • Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis.
  • Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Proven experience improving month-end close processes and strengthening internal controls.
  • Experience managing external audits and working with regulatory agencies.Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and automation within finance operations is highly preferred.
  • Hospitality, travel, or service industry experience is a plus.
  • Full professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Bonus Points
  • Experience leading ERP or accounting system implementations or migrations.
  • Treasury or foreign exchange (hedging) experience.
  • Experience supporting private equity-backed or high-growth organizations.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience implementing finance automation initiatives.
  • You're someone who naturally builds structure, protects the business, and raises the standard of financial excellence wherever you go.
  • You don't simply report numbers; you understand the story behind them and help leadership make better business decisions.
  • You're highly analytical but equally comfortable leading people, improving processes, and communicating financial information to non-financial audiences.
  • You believe strong controls enable growth rather than slow it down, and you're always looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working.
  • Most importantly, you take ownership of the company's financial health as if it were your own.
  • Why You'll Love This Role
  • As Controller, you'll play a key leadership role within the Finance organization and have direct influence on how UJV scales its financial operations.
  • You'll partner closely with the Head of Finance to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting, optimize accounting processes, and help build the infrastructure needed to support the company's continued growth.
  • If you're excited about combining operational excellence, strategic thinking, leadership, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with accounting platforms (TRAMS experience is highly preferred).
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and automation within finance operations is highly preferred.
  • Hospitality, travel, or service industry experience is a plus.
  • Bonus Points

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