Job Description:

Job Description:

Alliance Ground International is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to lead and enhance our day-to-day financial activities. This role is a key part of our team, reporting directly to the VP Finance and Controller, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.

Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record. As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry.
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations.
• Oversee monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Direct the annual financial audit process.
• Maintain monthly account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accurate and reliable financial reports aligning with accounting principles for internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement, document, and optimize processes to automate reporting cycles, ensuring timely and precise reporting.
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments.
• Manage regulatory reporting, including tax compliance.
• Participate in the accounting integration of future acquisitions.
• Anticipate and address ad hoc requests and inquiries, performing additional duties as required.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance and accounting department.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• 4-6+ years’ experience in accounting and finance within a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably, some experience in Public Accounting.
• Accounting degree/CPA preferred.
• Strong grasp of financial and accounting policies, internal control procedures, and practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of engaging colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred).
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Safety, Security and Compliance:

All AGI Team members have a responsibility and duty while at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
• Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
• Conduct work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
• Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
• Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.

Physical Requirements:

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule:

• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to travel 10-30% of the time is required.

Benefits:

We provide competitive wages, comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, as well as a full benefit plan.

Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.