Role overview: (Remote w/25% travel)

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Otto Aviation is currently seeking a highly experienced accounting professional to join our team as Controller. As a new role within the organization, this is an exciting opportunity for a selected candidate to design, build, and manage a world-class accounting team. The Controller is a senior financial management role responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making at various levels within the organization.

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Responsibilities

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1. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and oversee the accurate and timely generation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow.

• Analyze financial data to provide insights into the company's financial performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Present financial reports to executive management and provide recommendations based on analysis.

2. Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, relevant regulations, and tax requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits and manage the audit process.

3. Financial Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.

• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

• Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and optimize working capital.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with the finance team to create and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and analyze variances.

• Provide insights and recommendations to department heads based on budget analysis.

5. Financial Process Improvement:

• Lead efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes and systems.

• Design and implement process improvements to streamline accounting operations and reporting.

• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in financial accounting.

6. Team Leadership:

• Build, lead, and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and professional development.

• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment with a culture of ethical and accurate reporting.

7. Strategic Financial Support:

• Collaborate with executive management and other stakeholders to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.

• Participate in the evaluation of strategic decisions.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree preferred).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly desirable.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with a track record of increasing responsibility.

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with financial software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop an accounting team.

• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and integrity.

• Experience working with suppliers and vendors is a plus.

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Interpersonal Skills

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• Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders.

• Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project.

• Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers.

• Problem-Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges.

• Self-Motivation: Exude the highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish.

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Physical Requirements

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• Must be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on a computer.

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Compensation

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At Otto, your salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and location, with room for growth as you develop.

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About Otto Aviation

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Otto Aviation is building the next generation of business aircraft. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Leveraging a combination of laminar flow aerodynamics and carbon-fiber materials, Otto Aviation is designing world-class aircraft that take advantage of first principles physics and deliver ground-breaking performance.

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Otto Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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When Applying:

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• Click on link below or email us at: careers@ottoaviation.com
• You must include name of position you are apply for in the subject line to be considered
• You must attach a resume in word or as a .pdf to be considered
• Please include a short cover letter in the body of the email or as a word or .pdf attachment