Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Strategy

Own company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Serve as chief steward of the P&L, driving margin discipline and cost accountability across all business lines
Partner with the CEO on capital strategy, fundraising, and investor relations
Develop and maintain financial models supporting fleet expansion, new market entry, and capital investment decisions

Accounting & Controls

Own all accounting operations: GL, close process, financial statements, and audit readiness
Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a scaling company
Oversee billing operations end-to-end, including invoicing accuracy, revenue recognition, and collections
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Capital Structure & Transactions

Support structuring and financial modeling for aircraft financing transactions, including complex investment vehicles (e.g., Opportunity Zone/QOF structures) as applicable
Manage banking, lending, and financing partner relationships
Lead due diligence and financial workstreams for strategic transactions and new investor capital

Leadership

Build and lead the finance/accounting team as the company scales
Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to the CEO, board, and investors
Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and legal teams on deal structuring and pricing

Qualifications

10+ years progressive finance/accounting leadership experience; CPA and/or MBA preferred
Prior CFO, VP Finance, or Controller experience, ideally in aviation, transportation, real estate, or another asset-intensive, capital-heavy industry
Deep experience with complex financing structures and tax-advantaged investment vehicles a strong plus (e.g., Opportunity Zone funds, QSBS, partnership/passthrough taxation)
Track record building financial infrastructure at a scaling or high-growth company
Strong billing/revenue operations background
Excellent communication skills; comfortable as a strategic partner to the CEO and external investors/lenders

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