Job Profile
XO is the leading end-to-end instant-booking platform giving customers the ability to book flights worldwide with as little as six hours’ notice. Catering to clients from the heavy charter flier to a single seat buyer, XO flights are serviced through either Vista Global's fleet, including 56 XO branded aircraft, or off-fleet, through an Alliance Fleet of over 2,100 aircraft.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This position will be responsible for managing the month-end close and financial reporting in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. This role will collaborate internally within the accounting department across entities globally and domestically as well as with cross functional business partners of the Vista Global organization.
Your Responsibilities
- Review month-end journal entries prepared by members of the accounting team
- Review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including but not limited to prepaid expenses, debt, intercompany, fixed assets, cash
- Liaise with various departments within the finance organization to obtain information and resolve discrepancies when needed
- Actively participate in improving accounting processes through means of automation, scheduled entries, automated settlement, etc.
- Understand the flow of financial information through all systems and collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional teams
- Review supporting documentation needed for external audit purposes
- Review and update process documents (SOPs) for accounting processes
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including execution of the annual external audit
- Preparation of technical accounting memos
- Implementation of new accounting policies and procedures including the use of accounting estimates
- Implementation and review of internal controls
- Research and implementation of new accounting standards issued by SEC, FASB, or IFRS
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3 years accounting / finance experience
- CPA preferred
- Public Accounting background (BIG 4 preferred)
- Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement
- Ability to effectively lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate and work with a team effectively
- Possess intellectual curiosity, is a self-starter, and solutions oriented
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and achieve high quality results
- SAP and NetSuite experience is a plus