About Us: Reach Aviation was founded in 2017 by Tom Hamilton to develop and produce the AC-6 aircraft. Tom has a long career in aircraft design, including the Glasair high-performance series and the Kodiak 100 produced by Daher in Sandpoint, ID. The AC-6 is an 8-place aircraft designed for the demanding operating environments encountered by mission and humanitarian organizations and backcountry aviation operators. Reach Aviation models a strong team environment where employees work towards a common goal and enjoy a dynamic, tight knit workplace environment.
Position Summary: Reach Aviation is seeking a Controller and Office Manager for our team.
The Controller & Office Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and well-organized financial records while also supporting the company’s general administrative, office, and operational coordination needs. This role is primarily finance-focused, with responsibility for bookkeeping, accounts payable, banking, reconciliations, payroll coordination, cash flow visibility, financial documentation, and support for external accounting and tax preparation.
In addition to financial responsibilities, this position serves as a key administrative anchor for a lean team, helping ensure office operations, vendor coordination, company records, compliance calendars, and general administrative processes are organized and running smoothly.
This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, trustworthy, organized, and comfortable working across finance, administration, and operations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The ideal candidate can manage recurring financial processes independently, improve internal controls and documentation, and provide reliable operational support to leadership without requiring a narrowly defined corporate structure.
Offered Starting Wage: $32-40/hour, depending on level/years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and related systems
- Record, categorize, and reconcile financial transactions, bank accounts, and credit cards
- Process invoices, vendor payments, checks, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card payments
- Monitor cash flow, account balances, payment deadlines, and upcoming financial obligations
- Coordinate payroll records, employee timekeeping, and payroll submissions with external providers
- Support budgeting, expense tracking, financial reporting, and cash flow visibility for leadership
- Coordinate with the company’s external CPA/accountant for tax preparation, year-end reporting, and compliance documentation
- Maintain organized financial, payroll, company, and administrative records
- Support internal controls, documentation standards, and financial process improvements
- Coordinate office operations, facility needs, maintenance vendors, contractors, supplies, and general administrative services
- Assist with company records, NDAs, stock documentation, compliance calendars, and selected HR administrative tasks
- Support leadership with special projects, operational follow-up, company events, and cross-functional administrative needs
Required Experience & Education
- 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, finance administration, or related experience
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or a similar accounting system
- Working knowledge of cash flow tracking, financial documentation, and basic internal controls
- Prior office administration, vendor coordination, or operations support experience preferred
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered
Skills & Competencies
- Strong bookkeeping, financial reconciliation, and accounting support experience
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
- Strong understanding of banking processes, ACH payments, wire transfers, credit card payments, and account reconciliation
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential financial, employee, and company information with discretion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and work independently
- Strong documentation habits and follow-through
- Practical problem-solving ability and willingness to work across finance, admin, and operations
Reach Work Environment & Details
- Standard 40-hour work week. Work Hours: 7AM to 5PM, Monday through Thursday.
- Payroll Details: Pay periods are on a standard 2-week schedule. Paychecks are issued on the Thursday after the end of a pay period. Direct deposit is standard practice.
- Paid Holidays: Reach Aviation provides 6 paid holidays (Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day). These holidays will be reflected in the paychecks for the respective pay periods.
To Apply
Send your resume to [email protected], along with a summary about yourself.
Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
