Controller

Banyan Air Service is seeking a Controller "WHY BANYAN" Banyan Air Services Inc.is the largest aviation complex in the southeast located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale. We are a full-service aviation company, providing award-winning FBO services, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on turbine powered aircraft. Our avionics and maintenance repair station spans over 80,000 sq. ft. of hangar shops and offices. Banyan offers unique career growth opportunities in our busy shop maintaining King Airto Gulfstream. Our team has a deep passion for excellence in aviation services and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with the same passion. Banyan provides complete services for all aircrafts, their crew and passengers. Ourmission is tobuild customer loyalty through service excellence in a work environment where the teammates enjoy their work because they have accepted responsibility for the success of the company. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Controller will be responsible for Banyan's day-to-day financial affairs, monthly financial reporting, general ledger and work paper analysis. Further responsibilities will include fixed asset schedules, GL account design and management, liaison for payroll issues, and working closely with management to develop company-wide budgets. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage all aspects of the accounting system, financial reporting, tax compliance, multiple department allocations and job costing (essential) in an IBM Power 7operating system environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The Controller will assist in providing accurate and relevant financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions company wide and all other aspects of financial, tax and reporting requirements. Direct and coordinate the activities of the accounting department using standard accounting principles; act under the authority and responsibility designated by the chief financial officer, as needed. Establish and maintain financial objectives and policies, prepare budgets, financial forecasts and projections Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections and timely reports, comply with all tax filings Prepare work paper analysis to support general ledger Prepare commentary by department and make recommendations based on financial analysis of the operations Maintain capital outlay and fixed asset depreciation schedules Assist in the implementation of departmental software queries, keep the database accurate by catching and correcting errors Work as liaison with payroll team on payroll issues Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner Tobe fully proficient in this position,the Teammate must alsoacquire the following through on-the-job training: A strong knowledge of Banyan's customers,Banyan's vendors, Banyan's computer system and software,Banyan's teammates and the departments they work in, obtainknowledge of management skills for both customers and teammates, possess a strong knowledge of departmental payroll procedures, knowledge of budgetary preparation and management, all standard accounting operating procedures and principles, knowledge of banking procedures as they relate to money management and money movement, knowledge of cash management, expenditure and disbursement processes, have a working knowledge of federal and state tax laws as they relate to company business partner, fiscal administration including 401(k), pension plan, benefits administration and risk management, fixed asset depreciation schedules, positive supervisory practices, demonstrated skills in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, knowledge of economic trends and the current status of the company and obtainknowledge of each department within the company REQUIREMENTS/JOB SPECIFICATIONS: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE CRITERIA LISTED BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Requires a degree in Accounting, Finance and relateddegree in accounting or the equivalent and a minimum of5 years accounting experience. CPA a plus but not required. 5+ years experience with a combination of public and corporate accounting Detail oriented, results driven individual. Database management and report writing skills in an IBM i-series environment, proficient use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills,both oral and written Strong leadership skills, analytical and organizational skills. Experience partnering with the IT to manage critical financial management systems. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate(s) incumbent in this position. Teammate(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or other employees. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. ***NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITING FIRMS AT THIS TIME PLEASE***