Accounting Director

Job Description

Our Vision

FLYR is focused on the relentless application of advanced and intuitive technologies that help transportation leaders unlock their ultimate potential. Starting with airlines, we provide the Revenue Operating System that reshapes how travel and transportation businesses plan their commercial operation. We displace legacy data, forecasting, pricing, and reporting solutions with a single enterprise SaaS platform that leverages the latest advancements in deep learning, cloud computing, and user experience. Our hyper-accurate contextual forecasts enable the most effective scheduling, marketing, and leadership decisions while directly managing the pricing for billions of dollars worth of product and revenue.

Flight Itinerary (About The Role)

We are seeking an Accounting Director in our San Francisco Corporate office who is ready to jump in and help our fast-growing business grow even faster. The Accounting Director will be an important member of the Corporate Finance / Accounting team and a “go-to” person for accounting operations, technical accounting, month-end close, international accounting, and compliance filing.

What Your Journey Will Look Like (Responsibilities)

• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Accounting: Analyze complex technical accounting issues and draft accounting white papers on various technical accounting issues such as M&A transactions, convertible debt, warrants, etc.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and related compliance. Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets.
• International Accounting: Guide local accounting teams and lead continuous process improvement and system integration projects
• Team Management: Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management. Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and professional develop.
• Strategic Planning: Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business growth.
• Financial Systems & Technology: Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems and technology solutions to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve data accuracy. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in accounting and finance technology.

What To Pack For This Trip (Qualifications)

• BS in Finance or Accounting
• 10+ years of combined experience in both public accounting and industry
• “Big 4” Audit experience
• Solid system experience, including NetSuite implementation, expense/AP system integration, system control gap analyses and remediation, etc.
• Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Excellent ability to analyze problems, think critically for solutions
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively, oversee multiple projects at once follow-through on commitments
• Ability to work productively in a dynamic environment and solutions-oriented

Optional Carry-On (Preferred Qualifications)

• Industry experience of Accounting Senior Manager and above - Highly Preferred
• Experience working with international teams - Preferred
• Experience working in a high-growth company - Preferred
• This is a ‘roll-your-sleeves-up’ type role

First-Class Amenities

• Equity in Series C startup with high growth potential
• Comprehensive healthcare plans (Choice of PPO & HMO available)
• Generous PTO policy and flexible working arrangements
• 401K with company match
• Free breakfast/Lunch (in-office)
• 100% paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

Compensation: The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience and is as follows:$162,000—$226,000 USD

Our Commitment to Equality

Here at FLYR, we’re committed to growing with intention, having our teams better reflect the world around us. We strive to create an environment of inclusion and even more importantly, belonging, where psychological safety, empathy, and human connection are at the center of our leadership principles. Not only does this enable us to create better products and have a better work environment, it’s good for the bottom line and it’s the right thing to do. FLYR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetics, marital or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, FLYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

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