About the job
About Us
AeroVect is revolutionizing the ground handling sector by incorporating autonomy into daily operations, significantly enhancing the efficiency with which airlines and ground service providers manage their activities worldwide. As a Series A company, we are supported by leading venture capitalists specializing in aviation and autonomous technology. Our clientele boasts some of the largest airlines and ground handling companies globally. For further details, please visit www.aerovect.com.
As our inaugural in-house finance professional, you will spearhead the accounting department, establishing its foundations and overseeing all aspects of financial management.
Your Responsibilities
• Lead the entire monthly and annual closing processes, aiming for a top-tier close timeline
• Develop GAAP-compliant financial statements for investor and board presentations
• Oversee intercompany transactions and consolidation for our entities in the US, UK, and Canada
• Manage revenue recognition for a diverse hardware and software business with recurring income streams
• Handle hardware cost of goods sold accounting including inventory management, bill of materials costing, and depreciation schedules
• Assess, select, and deploy a contemporary ERP system along with finance tools (billing, accounts payable automation, expense management)
• Construct automated workflows to enhance closing processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with US federal/state, UK, Canadian laws, and transfer pricing
• Administer debt facility reporting, including tracking draws, ensuring compliance with covenants, and calculating interest
• Implement and uphold internal controls suitable for the company's growth stage and trajectory
• Prepare for and aid in external audit readiness
• Generate a monthly close package, inclusive of budget vs. actual analysis

