Controller

Abby's Catering•Houston, TX

9h•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller oversees the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and financial compliance. This role is responsible for managing budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, cost controls, and supporting leadership with financial insights that drive business performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, operational understanding, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple divisions, including Private Aviation, Commercial Aviation, and Corporate Catering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
10+ years of proven accounting experience
5+ years of senior-level accounting or finance management experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in food & beverage or hospitality finance
Minimum 3 years of experience in in-flight catering finance preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance regulations
Proven payroll and cost-control experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to operate with urgency and thrive under pressure
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or CGA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting processes across multiple divisions, including weekly scorecards, month-end reporting, budgeting, and interim forecasts
Prepare and analyze financial statements and performance trends
Support executive leadership in developing business plans, financial decks, annual budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with GAAP and lender reporting requirements
Lead and support the accounting team while maintaining strong accountability and productivity
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems
Maintain internal controls for revenue, expenses, and budgeting
Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective solutions
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Oversee financial process controls including:
Accounts Payable (end-to-end controls)
Billing and revenue reporting
Payroll controls (Paylocity time & attendance and HRIS reporting accuracy)
General Ledger oversight (QuickBooks monitoring and reconciliation)
Develop and track KPIs for labor, material costs, and operational efficiency
Analyze financial trends and recommend corrective actions
Support CAPEX requests, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives
Ensure accurate and timely month-end close and reporting (within 7 days)
Review balance sheet accounts monthly and ensure proper reconciliation
Provide weekly/monthly financial reporting including labor, COGS, and operating expenses
Support internal and external audits
Support vendor negotiations and procurement processes
Drive continuous improvement through process reviews with executive leadership
Assist with labor planning based on forecasted business changes
Perform other duties as assigned