Senior Finance and Accounting Manager

The Senior Manager, Finance \& Accounting runs the day\-to\-day accounting operations of Kamaka Air — daily transactions, billing and collections, payables, cash handling, expense management, and the operational execution of the monthly close. Reporting to the Director of Finance \& Accounting, this role is the on\-site engine of the finance function: it supervises the Accounting Assistant, owns front\-desk cash and booking reconciliation, partners daily with our remote Controller on the close calendar and accounting mechanics, and serves as the finance liaison to Operations. This is a hands\-on leadership role for an accounting professional who is equally comfortable posting a journal entry, chasing a receivable, documenting an SOP, and coaching a team member — and who wants to help build an audit\-ready finance organization in a growing air cargo company. ### **About Kamaka Air, LLC** What We Do at Kamaka Air At Kamaka Air, we deliver fast, flexible, and reliable air charter services across Hawaii and beyond. Our mission is to move what matters—safely, efficiently, and with a personal touch. Why Join Us? We’re more than just an air carrier—we’re a tight\-knit team with a passion for aviation, precision, and service. What sets us apart? Our commitment to safety, our can\-do spirit, and the trust we’ve built with clients who count on us to deliver—every time. Ready to take flight with a company that values your skills and fuels your growth? Kamaka Air is where your aviation career takes off. ### **Description** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES** **Daily Accounting Operations \& Transaction Integrity** * Own daily transaction processing in QuickBooks Online: AR invoicing, AP entry, receipts, deposits, and expense postings — performed directly or delegated to the Accounting Assistant. * Count, reconcile, and deposit daily cash collections from the front desk; reconcile booking and transaction data to cash and check receipts. * Reconcile Takeflite booking, charter billing, and revenue data to QBO — booking\-to\-cash tied out on a standard cadence, with invoicing discrepancies identified and resolved at the source. * Maintain QBO data integrity — clean mappings, current reconciliations, and documentation standards that keep the company audit\-ready. * Prepare recurring operational finance reports, including monthly landing reports and unit\-economics support (cost per block hour) for leadership decisions. **Monthly Close \& Financial Reporting** * Execute the operational close checklist with the Director and remote Controller: accruals support, reconciliations, and supporting schedules delivered on the close calendar. * Drive the company standard of a monthly close in 10 business days or fewer (steady state: 5\), with zero material post\-close adjustments. * Investigate and document variances; support the monthly variance memo and budget\-vs\-actual reporting to the CEO. **Cash, Receivables \& Payables** * Drive timely billing and c