Controller, Operations

gategroup•New York, NY

2d•$145,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. • Overseeing financial reporting, analysis, and control of a defined area (revenue in excess of $50M) Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: • $145K - 150K Per Year Benefits: • 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 • Employee Discounts • Weekly pay for union employees • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles 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

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
7 years of experience in a related field
Broad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash management
Effective oral and written communication skills

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.
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
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.
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