Controller

About UJV

Who Are We?

Planning and managing a 5-star vacation from scratch requires expertise, cleverness, and a genuine passion for detail. That's what UJV is all about. UJV is a service-driven team of experts that work behind the scenes, engineering luxury travel experiences for advisors globally, so they can grow their business and fully satisfy their exclusive clients.

We are the luxury travel advisor’s right hand. How?

• UJV is a team of travel experts that advises and supports luxury travel advisors worldwide. 
• We work behind the scenes as allies of top luxury travel advisors, to offer a 5 Star experience for their clients.
• We offer travel advisors the knowledge and tools needed to grow their business and better serve their exclusive clients.
• We offer an experience-centered service based on passion, expertise, integrity
• and attention to detail.
• We are willing to do the hard work in order to see our clients shine.

Role Mission

At Ultimate Jet Vacations, finance is more than balancing the books, it's about protecting the business, enabling smart decisions, and building the financial infrastructure that allows us to scale confidently.

We're looking for a Controller who will serve as a strategic partner, owning the integrity of our accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting across the organization.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting. You'll lead process improvements, optimize financial operations, guide the accounting team, and help leadership make informed, profit-driven decisions through reliable financial data.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cost accounting, and treasury management.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial transactions.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while continuously improving efficiency.
• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Proactively identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Financial Strategy & Cash Protection

• Drive expense optimization by monitoring spending trends to ensure expense growth remains below profit growth.
• Support cash flow management through accurate forecasting, financial controls, and hedging strategies where appropriate.
• Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights that support profitable decision-making.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate and optimize financial workflows to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
• Continuously improve the month-end close process and reporting timelines.
• Assess accounting systems and recommend technology improvements that enhance financial operations.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to streamline accounting processes and reporting.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve department visibility across the organization.
• Build scalable financial processes that support UJV's continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
• Strong experience managing full-cycle accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting platforms (TRAMS