Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller will lead enterprise-wide general ledger accounting operations, manage internal control process improvements, and ensure compliance while supporting operational turnarounds and M&A transactions. Key responsibilities include strategic financial oversight, managing closing processes, and driving process improvements.

We are seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented, and strategic Corporate Controller to lead our enterprise-wide accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the CAO, this key leadership role will oversee the integrity of financial statements, manage day-to-day general ledger accounting operations, and play a critical role in supporting corporate turnaround activities and potential M&A transactions.

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, driving process improvements, and providing timely information to support budgeting, forecasting, and compliance initiatives. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and will help shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth air operations and SaaS/software business.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, experience with M&A transactions, and a strong understanding of public company operational expectations. Experience in the airline and/or SaaS industry is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and control environment
• Manage general ledger aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, speed, and control
• Oversee all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation
• Oversee the transition and evolution of financial systems, processes, and reporting structures
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and SEC reporting standards
• Partner with the CAO and external auditors to navigate ad-hoc transactions and M&A activities
• Build and maintain a robust internal control environment appropriate for a SOX compliant, public-reporting, entity
• Audit and improve productivity and effectiveness of current cross team processes
• Keep careful tabs on regular transactions, investments and any business deals that affect the bottom line.
• Manage consolidation, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, and technical accounting matters
• Drive complex business and systems integrations, ensuring alignment with financial processes and operational goals
• Serve as a strategic business partner to FP&A, providing data-driven insights and facilitating cross-functional communication to drive budget accuracy and financial decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting and reporting team
• Support the CAO in financial due diligence, M&A integrations, and system implementations
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting operations, reporting timeliness, and process efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, with experience in gross versus net revenue recognition, SaaS revenue recognition, stock based compensation, and M&A transactions
• Experience leading accounting functions in a SEC reporting company and/or M&A transaction environment
• Proven ability to manage financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance in a enterprise-wide, fast-paced company
• Five to ten years of managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a SaaS, subscription-based, or aviation technology business
• Prior experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm
• Experience with financial system transitions and ERP implementations
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan.

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates
• Discounted cruises

Addison Office Amenities include: full free on site gym, two indoor pickleball courts, game tables in lobby, on-site day care through Kinder Care, on-site coffee shop, on-site café, free underground parking, easy access to Tollway and George Bush, and great location near restaurants in Addison.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

At Surf Air Mobility, we are committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Surf Air Mobility is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status