Controller

DO & CO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K and healthcare benefits

Daily complimentary meals

Career development opportunities

Global luxury hospitality

Job summary

DO & CO group in Boston is seeking an experienced Controller to join our hospitality team. The role oversees the month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls, and partners with operations to drive accuracy and accountability.

The successful candidate will prepare forecasts, manage fixed assets, monitor expenses, and advise management on variances and profitability. A Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of managerial accounting experience in hospitality are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial accounting and finance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and office productivity tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and present financial reports and budgets throughout the year.
• Advise management of major variances and their impact on operations.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets on a monthly and annual basis.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger.
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Monitor purchases, expenses, salaries, and payments.
• Analyze data and recommend actions to maximize profitability.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings and supervise accounting staff.
• Ensure timely reporting of financial data to management.
• Maintain internal controls over revenues, assets and liabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a n experienced Controller to become a vital part of our DO & CO Boston-based team!

Who We Are:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and present financial reports and budgets throughout the year.
• Advise management of any major variances and their impact on operation.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets on a monthly and annual basis as required.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets to the general ledger of the unit.
• Administer competitive bidding process and identify accounting and financial issues and suggest timely solutions.
• Monitor and approve all purchases, expenses, salaries, sales, and payments.
• Analyze data and recommend courses of action to maximize profitability.
• Oversees month-end closing and year-end closing and coordinates and assigns duties to the accounting staff as needed.
• Oversee Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Maintain internal control over revenues, assets and liabilities of the unit and ensure accounts are maintained according to uniformed system.
• Ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting of financial data to the management.
• Evaluate departmental performance and adjust daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
• Maintain good corporate relations with clients, vendors, banking institutions, auditors, and other affiliates.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Extensive knowledge in fast-paced technologies and accounting programs and possess excellent mathematical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as leadership and administrative skills.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, can operate resourcefully in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial accounting and finance experience.
• Highly organized and diligent, pays attention to detail and follows through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet and work effectively under time and resource constraints.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.
• Ability to connect deeply with people, maintain trust, and navigate sensitive issues with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to effectively deal with department heads and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Experience in hospitality or food service is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a similar field.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary $160,000 annually
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.