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Surf Air Mobility is building a world where air travel is the most sustainable, affordable, comfortable, quiet, and fastest way to travel any distance. We have brought all the pieces together to accelerate the next great revolution in aviation: electric flight. By unlocking affordable, more sustainable, personalized air transportation for everyone, Surf Air Mobility promises to bring aviation into the modern age.

There are three primary departments that work closely together: Marketplace, Amp Division, and Air Operations. We are looking for talented individuals that are passionate about shaping the future of air mobility and inventing something the world has never seen before.

JOB BRIEF: 

Surf Air Mobility represents the sense of adventure, discovery, and gateway to new possibilities – where entrepreneurship is a cult and changes the way people experience the world. We want to turn the world of aviation on its head and believe the only way to do so is by being bold and new. Nothing is sacred and in fact we want to change everything that slows people down.   Innovation and creativity are what we thrive on.

As our ideal Accounting Manager, Revenue, you are an individual that is naturally attracted to the Surf Air brand and you “get it”. You have a strong personality of your own and are committed to offering support to the company and its vision.

As the Accounting Manager, Revenue, you will report to the Vice President Division Controller leading the accounting department.  While the corporate headquarters are based in Hawthorne, CA, you will work in Palm Beach, FL.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER, REVENUE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Partner with Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager to ensure revenues for all segments are accurately recorded in accordance with ASC 606.
• Determine appropriate treatment for US GAAP revenue recognition under ASC 606 by reviewing contracts, validating proper recognition in financial systems, and assist in establishing revenue recognition policies.
• Perform monthly and annual close activities which include analyzing accounts on a customer level, preparing revenue journal entries, accounting for contract modifications, performing account reconciliation and flux analyses, and resolving issues as needed
• Assisting with financial statement reporting over deferred revenue including deferred revenue rollforward, contract/liability rollforward, and calculation of short term/long term classifications.
• Monthly reconciliation of sales to deposits for multiple sales streams
• Support ongoing implementation and testing efforts related to new financial systems.
• Collaborate with Tax team to determine appropriate tax treatment of all new products and ensure customer accounts are configured accurately.
• Support internal and external audit process including preparing audit schedules, gathering supporting documentation for walkthroughs and testing, preparing/reviewing internal control steps.
• Identify opportunities for automation and elimination of existing manual processes.
• Other duties assigned by Vice President Division Controller.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Entrepreneurial spirit: We are a growing organization and need team members who thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Flexibility and a demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, while managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced, innovative organization.

Customer focus: A demonstrated track record of proactively engaging leaders and employees of all levels with a strong degree of professional maturity and the ability to influence outcomes is essential.

Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to effectively work with all level and leadership styles. Strong business acumen with proven experience translating business needs into actions that will move the business forward.

Enthusiasm: High energy level with driving sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset along with a strong desire and ability to mentor and coach.

Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, that require cross-functional collaboration.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance required. Certification of Public Accountancy (CPA) designation preferred.

Experience: 

5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a progressive, high growth, and results-oriented environment, with a mixture of both private and public company experience.

Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.

Excellent working knowledge of ASC 606.

Experience with revenue and deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. 

 This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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