Finance Manager - Airport

OTG Exp; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

On the Go (MCO) seeks a Manager of Airport Finance - Operations to lead accounting and financial reporting for the airport operations. Responsibilities include general ledger, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, and internal controls to safeguard assets.

The role reports to the Airport Director and oversees both the Money Room and Accounting Team, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and adherence to policy. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience as part of a cross-functional management team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee money room and cash reporting; enforce cash controls and shrink policy.
• Supervise the accounting team; ensure invoices are entered and paid by deadlines.
• Analyze weekly financial results and report to regional and corporate management.
• Prepare weekly/monthly forecasts and expense budgets; explain variances to goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Title

Manager of Airport Finance - Operations

Location

MCO

Compensation

$80,000-90,000K + Bonus Eligibility

Reports to

Airport Director

Who We Are

On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world class hospitality, award winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences—made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.

How We Do Business

How we work is just as meaningful aswhatwe accomplish. Our Values—Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork—guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

Why This Job Is a Big Deal!

The Airport Finance Manager at MCO manages the airport's accounting and financial reporting activities. Responsibilities include accounting, general ledger, financial statement preparation, treasury, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The position is also responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure the proper safeguarding of assets and maintenance of proper internal controls over financial reporting.

In This Role, You Will:

• Oversee Money Room Team. Support the Airport Director in the accuracy and integrity of the money room and cash reporting. Ensure the accuracy and maintain the integrity of the crew over/short policy. Ensure that accountability for the terminal cash controls is enforced with our crewmembers. Review cash settlement reports for accuracy and investigate any discrepancies.
• Oversee the Accounting Team. Responsible for ensuring that all our invoices are entered into the system and sent to corporate for payment by the deadline. Review and resolve any discrepancies with invoices and/or payments.
• Analyzes and accurately reports weekly financial results to the region, sales, and corporate management per company format and time requirements.
• Analyze Crunchtime & Mirus reports and review them for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory and reported results. Investigates and explain the book to physical adjustments.
• Performs audits of invoices of products to ensure that the cost is accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit results weekly.
• Prepare weekly/monthly forecasts, Expense budgets.
• Prepare weekly results of the variance from actuals to budget and explain different strategic planning that will help achieve the company objective.
• Ensures that purchasers from Markets, Restaurants, and LBW (Liquor, Beer, and Wine) are purchasing according to the budget.
• Review and approve monthly accruals. Ensuring that accurate purchases are in the correct month.
• Analyze and review weekly schedules to budget to ensure that all operational departments are reducing overtime and have adequate coverage. All schedules are sent to the Terminal Director for approval.
• Work alongside the Terminal Director providing daily, weekly, and monthly reports as necessary to help the Terminal Director achieve the daily and weekly goals.
• Perform walkthroughs of the terminals with management to ensure that operational policies and procedures are enforced.
• Knowledge of GAAP policies and internal controls.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 3-5 years as an Accounting Manager in a hospitality/ food and beverage/ retail environment, managing staff, with an emphasis on accounting, revenue reporting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional management team.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• High level of proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting systems.
• Travel as required.
• Oracle experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.