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Overview The Corporate Billing Director will oversee and direct the end-to-end customer billing process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, recognition of revenue in accordance with GAAP, and performing month-end analytics and reconciliations and other accounting functions as assigned. This role involves contract review and set-up, issuance of customer invoices, and regular reporting and analytics. The Corporate Billing Director will report directly to the Controller and will collaborate closely with Corporate Accounting, Client Accounting, and Charter Sales. Essential Responsibilities/Duties Direct Solairus Corporate Billing team and review Charter revenue and billing including but not limited to: Contract Review & Set-up Ensure customer contract information is correctly entered into the Company's systems Review customer contracts for irregular or special terms Ensure contracts are in accordance with the Company's policies Billing & Invoicing Review quotes to customers for Charter trips Supervise the accurate and timely preparation and issuance of customer invoices Oversee the managed aircraft billing including but not limited to monthly service fees, recurrent training and start up fees Revenue Recognition Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including: Five steps of revenue recognition (ASC 606) Contract liabilities (ASC 606) Allowance for credit losses (ASC 326) Review classification of revenue in accordance with the Company's lines of business Collections Management Manage collections activities, ensuring the timely collection of receivables. Manage collections of prepayments for Charter trips. Develop and execute strategies to reduce aged receivables, including follow-up on accounts. Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve disputes and issues impacting payment Reporting & Analytics Monitor and report on key metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding, aging, write-offs, and collection trends Assist in the preparation of the allowance for credit losses Provide monthly financial reporting for revenue, expenses, and margins Team Leadership Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth Facilitate regular communications and team meetings with established agendas Provides vision, leadership and guidance to direct reports and departmental staff; coaches and mentors direct reports to ensure an energized, motivating work environment Process Improvement Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency improvements Implement best practices in accounting and financial operations Internal Controls Prepare and review key internal control procedures Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Collaboration Partner with Corporate, Client, and Charter Accounting to ensure best practices, adherence to deadlines and data accuracy. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, finance, or related field Experience Minimum of 5 years Revenue accounting related experience Previous experience in leadership or supervisory capacity Technical Skills Proficient in financial software packages and ERP systems. Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar accounting platform preferred Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools required. Analytical Skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in work products Leadership Abilities People oriented / approachable / friendly Proven ability to lead and motivate a team Able to provide feedback and coaching to team members Adaptability Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities Strong ability to multi-task Ethical Conduct Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality Driven to do the right thing and uphold a high level of integrity in financial operations Courage to share ideas / issues on a timely basis and drive for solutions. Additional Information Solairus Aviation embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed.

The following definition applies:

a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.