VP Principal Accounting Officer

VP Principal Accounting Officer

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring "The World's Nicest Airline" to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission : "To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness."

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer (PAO) is the senior-most accounting executive responsible for overseeing the airline's corporate accounting, tax, SEC financial reporting, and internal controls. As the designated PAO for a soon-to-be-public airline, this role will be instrumental in building the accounting and tax infrastructure, policies, and compliance framework needed for a successful IPO and ongoing public company obligations. The PAO ensures the integrity of the company's financial statements, meets all regulatory requirements, optimizes tax strategy, and supports the airline's strategic growth plans through sound financial governance.

Here's What You'll Do

Airline Industry Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee complex accounting areas unique to airlines, including :
• Aircraft leases operating and finance lease accounting.
• Maintenance reserves and heavy maintenance capitalization.
• Frequent flyer / loyalty program liabilities.
• Passenger revenue recognition (ticket sales, breakage estimates).
• Airport incentive agreements and related contractual obligations.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Tax Strategy & Compliance

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

Public Company Readiness & IPO Support

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Leadership & Collaboration

Here's What You'll Need To Be Successful

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Perks Of The Job

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.