Aimhire ยท 2 days ago
Financial Controller
Aimhire is a nimble, self-funded startup in the travel sector seeking its first finance hire to build and personally own the entire accounting operation. The Financial Controller will be responsible for owning the finance function, establishing processes, ensuring accuracy, and providing insights to drive growth.
Responsibilities
Own the full-cycle accounting: General ledger, journal entries, AP/AR, credit card reconciliations, and month/year-end close
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and ensure a clean, audit-ready financial system
Develop and implement scalable financial processes and controls
Provide clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to the founder and leadership team
Qualification
Required
7-8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
Proven ability as a hands-on #1 finance person in a small company or significant IC ownership in a startup environment
Expert proficiency in full-cycle accounting and monthly close processes
Strength in both technical execution and big-picture analysis
Excellent with financial systems and software; experience setting up processes is a plus
Must work onsite in our Manhattan office
Authorized to work in the US
Cultural Core Competency: Low ego, high ownership, excellent communicator, and a seamless fit with a small, dedicated leadership team
Preferred
Experience in the travel or hospitality industry
CPA or CFA qualification
Local to the NYC area