Business Aircraft Aviation Accountant

About the role

The Business Aircraft Aviation Accountant manages all financial activities related to owned or chartered private jets. This position ensures accurate accounting, cost control, and regulatory compliance for high‑value aircraft operations.

Key responsibilities

• Track and control monthly operational expenses such as crew salaries, fuel, maintenance, insurance, catering, ground services, and travel costs.
• Verify and reconcile vendor invoices against flight operations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare internal flight payback invoices, obtain approvals, and monitor postings.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of aircraft and driver cash floats.
• Develop and monitor operating budgets and financial forecasts for aircraft operations, maintenance programs, and upgrades.
• Maintain accounting records for aircraft acquisition, leasing, depreciation, financing payments, and interest.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring completeness and compliance of financial records.
• Identify cost‑optimization opportunities while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Prepare regular financial reports and regulatory filings.

Required profile

• Minimum of 36 months of experience in aviation accounting or related financial roles.

Required skills

• Reconciliation
• Cash float reconciliation
• Forecasting
• Financial statements preparation
• Operational finance
• Budgeting
• Invoice verification
• Aviation accounting
• Financial reporting
• Regulatory compliance
• Cost control