Controller - Airline Catering Job Details

Posting Start Date: 11/12/24

Job Title: Controller - Airline Catering
Job Location: Baltimore-USA-21240
Work Location Type: On-Site

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

This dynamic, number saavy leader will assist General Manager and/or Managing Director with the financial affairs of the Customer Service Center (CSC) or business unit and with preparation of financial analyses of operations, including financial statements and supporting schedules that will drive business decisions on a daily basis, along with periodic audit of key functional areas from a financial risk mitigation and accuracy of reporting.

Main Accountabilities

Financial Planning and Analysis
-Prepare and analyze monthly Profit and Loss (P&L), customer profitability reports, budgets and interim forecasts which includes monitoring daily performance, analyzing operating results and making recommendations that will optimize facility profitability
-Responsible for the complete and accurate customer accounting and financial reporting
-Develop and maintain effective internal audit process which ensure unit compliance to accounting policies and procedures
-Develop and ensure robust inventory process and reporting
-Responsible for identifying cost and revenue opportunities which will support achievement of CSC financial goals
-Drive financial accountability in all functions in a kitchen from material cost to departmental cost

Leadership
-Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
-Guide, motivate and develop the directly and indirectly subordinate employees
-Plan, implement and control the cost and project budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

-Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related major field of study required
-In addition, three to five years finance experience with at least one year in financial management required
-One to three years catering, hospitality, or related experience required
-SAP or similar software experience required
-CPA/MBA preferred or equivalent experience
-Significant experience in financial analysis
-Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.