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