Financial Controller

The posting, as PartsBase Inc. wrote it

COMPANY OVERVIEW

PartsBase Inc. is the world's largest online Aviation Marketplace and Community. Our global community is comprised of over 6,500 companies accessing our technology in over 140+ countries & territories. We work with some of the biggest brands in aviation including Delta, Northrop Gruman, AvAir, Heico, Chevron, Air France Industries, and Air Australia.

PartsBase offers a FULLY remote environment where one can work at the forefront of where the aviation business meets technology. Imagine getting to work with peers worldwide, implementing business technology projects that challenge the boundaries.

LIFE AT PARTSBASE

One of the top benefits of working at PartsBase is the culture. We are a TEAM-focused organization, and everyone celebrates each other's successes. Our inclusive culture welcomes all employees and values their unique contributions to our success. Our clients tell us time and time again that our people set us apart from the competition. We naturally strive to hire the very best talent. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.

Role Overview

PartsBase is seeking an accomplished Controller to serve as the company's senior technical authority in accounting, financial reporting, tax, and audit. This is a hands-on, player-coach role: the Controller will supervise and closely review the work of the accounting team, own the company's core accounting, reporting, and tax provision deliverables, and partner directly with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance and Operations, and executive leadership. This role will raise the quality, completeness, and documentation of the close, consolidate all entities on a consistent GAAP basis, and prepare the company for its first financial statement audit.

The ideal candidate brings more than 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, deep expertise in tax and audit, and a forward-looking approach to applying AI and automation to strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and accounting policy, providing authoritative guidance to Finance and business leaders
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Supervise and review, in close detail, the accounting work of the team across accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and benefits, commissions, and intercompany reconciliations, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting documentation, and flux analysis, with appropriate segregation of duties
• Own the federal and state income tax provision under ASC 740, prepared quarterly and at year end beginning with 12/31/2026; review federal and state tax retu

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• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 740, and accounting for cloud computing and internal-use software costs, with experience implementing new accounting standards.
• Experience supervising and reviewing accounting work in detail, including payroll and benefits journal entries, commissions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools preferred.
• Hands-on systems implementation experience, ideally with Sage Intacct and Workday, plus commissions or billing automation; Stripe and Ramp experience a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Self-directed and accountable; manages priorities, deadlines, and deliverables independently
• Recognized technical expertise and the credibility to advise senior leaders and external partners
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex accounting and tax matters to non-finance audiences
• Innovative, forward-looking mindset with a passion for process improvement and emerging technology
• Comfortable building processes and policies from the ground up in a growing company
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, remote environment

Work Environment

This is a full-time, fully remote role. You will work closely every day with our finance team, leadership team, and the people building and operating the business, staying connected through video meetings, messaging, and shared collaboration tools. We value a remote-first culture built on clear communication, responsiveness, and accountability, with availability during core Eastern Time business hours.

Compensation: [salary range to be added by HR]

PartsBase is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.