Junior Controller

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Daily complimentary meals

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

DO & CO AG in Des Plaines is seeking a Junior Controller to join our finance team. You will prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, and advise on variances affecting operations.

You will maintain fixed assets, oversee billing and reconciliations, and ensure strong internal controls with timely reporting. Collaboration with management is essential for continuous improvement and accurate decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of managerial accounting/finance experience.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, review, and present financial reports and budgets.
• Advise management on variances and their operational impact.
• Forecast monthly and annual budgets as required.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets with the GL.
• Oversee Billing, AR, AP, cost, inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure internal controls and timely reporting to management.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closings with staff.
• Promote continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Junior Controller to join our Des Plaines Team!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, 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 operations.
• Prepare monthly and annual forecasts and budgets as required.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets with the unit’s general ledger.
• Administer competitive bidding processes; identify accounting and financial issues and propose timely solutions.
• Monitor and approve all purchases, expenses, salaries, sales, and payments.
• Analyze financial data and recommend actions to maximize profitability.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closings; coordinate and assign duties to accounting staff.
• Supervise Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Maintain internal controls over revenues, assets, and liabilities, ensuring accounts follow uniform systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data to management.
• Evaluate departmental performance and adjust daily operations to meet organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, banks, auditors, and affiliates.
• Partner with management to address financial management issues and risks.
• Promote continuous improvement within the department and across the organization.
• Contribute to corporate planning by developing and supporting departmental action plans.
• Run monthly, quarterly, and annual performance metrics reports.
• Play a proactive role as part of the Management Team in the wider operations of the company.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of managerial experience in accounting and finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Experience in hospitality, catering, or food service industry preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and confidence.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, technologies, and financial reporting.
• Advanced mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and diligent in follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under time and resource constraints.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in building relationships, handling sensitive issues, and applying tact and diplomacy.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• 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 by attending world-class events.

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