Controller - Airline Catering

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

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

Ø 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 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