Controller - Airline Catering

LSG Sky Chefs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LSG Sky Chefs in Boston seeks a Controller for Airline Catering to oversee the financial affairs of the CSC and business units, preparing analyses, statements and schedules to drive daily decisions. The role emphasizes planning, reporting, internal controls, and profitability optimization.

A CPA/MBA and SAP experience are preferred; candidates should have 3–5 years in finance and 1–3 years in catering, with a Bachelor's in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major field is required.
• Three to five years finance experience with at least one year in financial management is required.
• One to three years catering or related experience is required.
• SAP or similar software experience is required.
• CPA/MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly P&L, customer profitability reports, budgets and interim forecasts.
• Develop and maintain effective internal audit processes to ensure accounting policies and procedures compliance.
• Develop and ensure robust inventory reporting and control.
• Identify cost and revenue opportunities to support CSC financial goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major field

Tools

SAP or similar software

Job description

Job Title:Controller - Airline Catering
Job Location:Boston-USA-02128
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$115,000.00 - 140,000.00

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
  • 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 ofdeviations

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

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