gategroup
Controller
gategroup, Schiller Park, Illinois, United States, 60176
We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.The Operations Controller oversees financial reporting, analysis, and control of a defined area (revenue in excess of $50M).Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting
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.Controlling
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 ManualBilling - quality of direct data entry at Units and hand-off to Central BillingPayroll - control around Kronos time & attendance, quality of input to the Company's HRIS systemGeneral Ledger - monitoring SAP transactions in line with SAP Unit Controlling Manual
Analysis and Performance Driving
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.Customer Profitability
Review pricing proposals for customers and assist Area VP in pricing decisionsAssist the Units in maintaining effective analysis of profit and loss by customerQualifications
Education:
BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)Work Experience:
7 years of experience in a related fieldBroad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash managementTechnical Skills:
(Certification, Licenses and Registration)
noneLanguage / Communication Skills:
Effective oral and written communication skillsJob Dimensions
Type of Employment:
Full-time
Travel %:
10%
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Regularly sitting at a desk, using fingers to operate a computer key board, reaching for telephone or books with hands or arms, and talk or hear while on the phone or communicating with others.Normal office environmentgategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking -
Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skillsEngaging -
Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing PeopleInspiring -
Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectivelyAchieving -
Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
We treat each other with respect and we act with
integrityWe communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver
excellence
as a teamWe have
passion
for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of
accountability , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
We anticipate that this job will close on:11/30/2024
For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice.
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!
Financial Reporting
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.Controlling
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 ManualBilling - quality of direct data entry at Units and hand-off to Central BillingPayroll - control around Kronos time & attendance, quality of input to the Company's HRIS systemGeneral Ledger - monitoring SAP transactions in line with SAP Unit Controlling Manual
Analysis and Performance Driving
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.Customer Profitability
Review pricing proposals for customers and assist Area VP in pricing decisionsAssist the Units in maintaining effective analysis of profit and loss by customerQualifications
Education:
BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)Work Experience:
7 years of experience in a related fieldBroad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash managementTechnical Skills:
(Certification, Licenses and Registration)
noneLanguage / Communication Skills:
Effective oral and written communication skillsJob Dimensions
Type of Employment:
Full-time
Travel %:
10%
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Regularly sitting at a desk, using fingers to operate a computer key board, reaching for telephone or books with hands or arms, and talk or hear while on the phone or communicating with others.Normal office environmentgategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking -
Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skillsEngaging -
Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing PeopleInspiring -
Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectivelyAchieving -
Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
We treat each other with respect and we act with
integrityWe communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver
excellence
as a teamWe have
passion
for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of
accountability , take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
We anticipate that this job will close on:11/30/2024
For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice.
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!