BU Controller

Gate Gourmet; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Supplemental life, accident, hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

gategroup seeks a finance professional to oversee unit-level financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts in the San Francisco area. You will drive cost controls and collaborate with Unit Managers and headquarters to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes KPI development, performance analysis, and cross-functional leadership to align with strategic objectives and maintain strong financial health across units.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting (preferred).
• 7 years of experience in a related field.
• Broad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting for Unit by Unit with month-end, budgets, and forecasts.
• Implement cost controls and monitor internal controls at Units; interact with HQ and outsource vendors.
• Develop KPIs to track material and labor costs by Unit and drive productivity.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Leadership/people management

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Kronos

UltiPro

Datamatics

Job description

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).

Annual Hiring Range: $140,000-$150,000/Per Year

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Account—$20,000/year
• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

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 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 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 decisions Assist the Units in maintaining effective analysis of profit and loss by customer.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
• Work Experience: 7 years of experience in a related field
• Broad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash management
• Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) none
• Language / Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills

Job Dimensions

• Geographic Responsibility: Unit or Region
• Type of Employment: Full-time
• Travel %: 10%
• Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships

• Employees at all levels of the organization

External Relationships

• Customers

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 environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, Field Controlling Number of Direct Reports: 2 Estimated Total Size of Team: up to 7 gategroup

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

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: 10/25/2026

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. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.