Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller at Yingling Aviation supports the Controller in ensuring accurate, timely, and well‑controlled accounting operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), cash handling, and month‑end close activities. This role ensures that daily accounting operations run smoothly, strengthens process discipline, and provides oversight and support to the AR and AP team members.

The position is highly hands‑on and requires strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to partner with operational teams, customer service managers (CSMs), and leadership to maintain accuracy across Yingling’s accounting processes.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in project‑based accounting and/or percentage‑of‑completion (POC) concepts used for long‑cycle or major maintenance events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable Oversight
  • Oversee the AR process end‑to‑end, ensuring timely customer billing, accurate coding, and proper documentation.
  • Review AR aging weekly; identify delinquent accounts and support follow‑up/collections activity.
  • Ensure accurate cash application and resolution of unapplied or misapplied cash.
  • Provide oversight of AR reporting for CPT and AR meetings, ensuring Yingling leadership has clear visibility to cash risk and customer payment status.
  • Work with CSMs and operations to resolve discrepancies in job billing, progress billing, and credit holds.

• Accounts Payable Oversight

  • Supervise AP processing to ensure vendor invoices are matched, coded, and approved properly.
  • Monitor AP aging to ensure timely payments aligned with cash flow priorities.
  • Coordinate large disbursements, payment runs, and vendor communications.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies with purchasing, parts, and operations.
  • Strengthen AP controls, including proper cutoff and avoidance of duplicate payments.

• Cash Management Support

  • Support weekly cash flow forecasting and ensure AR/AP timing is accurately reflected.
  • Review bank reconciliations and identify outstanding checks or timing variances.
  • Assist in monitoring cash needs related to inventory purchases, MRO material, and project work.
  • Support revolver draw/repayment calculations and reporting.

• Month-End Close & GL Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, with particular focus on AR, AP, deposits, and prepaid or accrued expenses.
  • Ensure proper cutoff for revenue, expenses, and cost of goods sold.
  • Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
  • Maintain audit‑ready supporting documentation for all reconciliations.

• Percentage-of-Completion (POC) / Project Support (as needed)

  • Support cost tracking and financial updates for long‑cycle work, STC projects, or major MRO events.
  • Assist with preparing schedules for earned revenue, WIP, and project margin analysis.
  • Partner with operations to validate progress and update job status.

• Process Improvement & Controls

  • Strengthen internal controls across AR, AP, cash handling, and GL processes.
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose practical workflow improvements.
  • Support system enhancements and standardization of accounting procedures.

• Team & Cross-Functional Support

  • Provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to AR/AP team members.
  • Serve as the Controller’s primary backup for operational accounting tasks.
  • Partner with operations teams to ensure proper documentation, billing accuracy, and timely vendor resolution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong AR/AP experience.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and month‑end close processes.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical ability, accuracy, and organizational strength.
• Ability to operate in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with percentage‑of‑completion (POC) accounting or project‑based environments.
• Experience in aviation, MRO, manufacturing, or service‑center operations.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience, particularly over AR/AP functions.
• CPA, CMA, or related progress toward certification.

Communication Skills:

• Communicate financial information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for executive management.

Computer Skills:

• Fluent in MS office applications including word, excel, access, and Microsoft outlook.
• Must be able to adapt to new software easily.

Work Environment:

• Full‑time, on‑site at Yingling Aviation.
• Standard business hours with additional effort required during close cycles.
• Requires collaboration with CSMs, operations leadership, parts, purchasing, and senior management.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.