Senior Manager, Accounting and Reporting

Overview:

Who We Are

We make the extraordinary, accessible, every day.

Wheels Up (NYSE: UP), a world leader in private aviation, offers a total private aviation solution that includes world-class safety, service, and flexibility through on-demand flights, membership programs, corporate solutions and strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and growing industry. This is a chance to join a team of some of the best aviation professionals in the industry, committed to unparalleled safety and service for our clients, in a range of sectors from military to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Role Overview

Wheels Up Partners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheels Up. Its services include Private Membership, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO services, Charter Operations, and Aircraft sales. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and dynamic industry. This is a chance to join a team which has an incredible depth of knowledge as well as the drive to deliver service excellence to our clients across a wide variety of sectors from the military to ultra -high-net-worth individuals.

Wheels Up is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting & Reporting in New York City (hybrid) to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings.

Responsibilities:

This person will support the monthly close process and play a key role in preparing and reviewing financial results for internal and external distribution. This role will be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses related to several technical matters (e.g., leasing, debt, equity, and capitalized internal-use software) as well as performing accounting research and preparing policy and accounting documentation around routine and non-routine transactions. This role will also be responsible for preparing the internal month-end close reporting package as well as facilitating external reporting (Form 10-Q and 10-K). The candidate must be a fast learner, change driver, attentive to detail and willing to roll up their sleeves. The ideal candidate is a Manager with at least 7 years of experience, including Big 4 accounting experience, and at least 3 years of people management experience. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in technical accounting research.

Significant involvement in the monthly close process including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses

Preparation and review of key deliverables in the Company’s internal and external reporting processes

Document accounting research and conclusions

Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training, and access in the corporate accounting organization. Develop, motivate, and manage a high-performing team

Partner with multiple cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Revenue, Tax and Legal

Own a number of crucial SOX controls and document review evidence in a detailed and comprehensive manner, including the review of the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data

Be a proactive liaison with external and internal auditors to drive the successful completion of audits

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

At least 7 years of accounting experience with at least three years of people management experience

Recent Big 4 accounting experience required (within 3 years)

Active CPA license required

Experience with researching technical accounting topics

Experience with preparing and/or reviewing public company filings (10-Qs/10-Ks)

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with proficient knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges

Ability to develop, motivate, and manage a high-performing team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attentive to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workiva financial reporting tool

Wheels Up Story:

What’s In It For You

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible. Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate. At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work:

Competitive salary

401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6%

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits

Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

Total Personal Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

Salary Range

The wage range for this position ($140,000 – $180,000 base salary) is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What You Will Bring

An unwavering commitment to SAFETY

The ability to build TRUST through transparency and communication

A commitment to achieving results the right way and a willingness to take ACCOUNTABILITY when we do not

The knowledge that there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together and a culture of BELONGING leads to unlimited and unrestricted collaboration

A belief that INNOVATION is only possible in an environment where we make things simpler, strive for continuous improvement and understand that great thinking can come from anywhere in our organization

A willingness to be curious, constantly asking questions to help promote creative thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting

A desire to collaborate and be part of a diverse team and when necessary, lean into and manage conflict effectively

A high level of integrity in everything you do

A strong commitment to service and a meticulous attention to detail

A level of professionalism unmatched in the aviation industry

Commitment to Diversity

At Wheels Up our 5x5 Value of Belonging is based on the principle that every employee has a voice. We believe in inclusiveness, and celebrate each person’s individuality, because there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. We are launching DEIB initiatives that support ALL employees and help to cultivate a culture where ALL employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Wheels Up is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at or alternatively send a fax to (phone number removed). In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.

Permanent