BU Controller

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

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) 

Organization Structure 

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 

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: 

• 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 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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 

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