Controller, Operations

gategroup•New York, NY

4d•$145,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Overseeing financial reporting, analysis, and control of a defined area (revenue in excess of $50M). gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
7 years of experience in a related field
Broad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash management
Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for Unit by Unit financial reporting process including month-end reporting, budgets, and interim forecasts.
Support Unit managers in generating business plan and budget submissions.
Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at Units.
Identify control weaknesses and implement cost control initiatives.
Test internal control procedures at Units and interaction with headquarters and outsource companies: Accounts Payable – end to end AP process controls with Datamatics, per AP Manual Billing – quality of direct data entry at Units and hand-off to Central Billing Payroll – control around Kronos time & attendance, quality of input to Ultipro General Ledger – monitoring SAP transactions in line with SAP Unit Controlling Manual
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track material and labor costs by Unit.
Analyze financial trends, define and initiate corrective measures.
Drive Unit productivity goals through regular Continuous Improvement reviews with General Managers and Process Owners.
Assist Unit in planning labor based on forecasted business changes.
Review pricing proposals for customers and assist Area VP in pricing decisions
Assist the Units in maintaining effective analysis of profit and loss by customer