BU Controller

Salary range: $108,000-$150,00BenefitsPaid time off401k, with company matchCompany sponsored life insuranceMedical, dental, vision plansVoluntary short-term/long-term disability insuranceVoluntary life, accident, and hospital plansEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuter benefitsEmployee DiscountsFree hot healthy meals for unit operations rolesMain Duties and Responsibilities:Financial ReportingResponsible 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.ControllingEnsure 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 ManualBilling - quality of direct data entry at Units and hand-off to Central BillingPayroll - control around Kronos time & attendance, quality of input to UltiproGeneral Ledger - monitoring SAP transactions in line with SAP Unit Controlling ManualAnalysis and Performance DrivingDevelop 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 ProfitabilityReview pricing proposals for customers and assist Area VP in pricing decisionsAssist the Units in maintaining effective analysis of profit and loss by customerQualificationsEducation:BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)Work Experience:7 years of experience in a related fieldBroad knowledge of finance, controlling, and cash managementTechnical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)noneLanguage / Communication Skills:Effective oral and written communication skillsJob DimensionsGeographic Responsibility: Unit or RegionType of Employment: Full-timeTravel %: 10%Exemption Classification: ExemptInternal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organizationExternal Relationships: CustomersWork 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 environmentBudget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)Organization StructureDirect Line Manager (Title): Dir, Field ControllingDotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): 0Number of Direct Reports: varies by location, up to 5Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0Estimated Total Size of Team: up to 7gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skillsEngaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing PeopleInspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectivelyAchieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees 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 integrityWe communicate and keep each other informedWe put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a teamWe have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little detailsWe foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakesWe do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do itWe care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day betterThe 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.pdfPDN-a09da3bc-a40f-4a5b-8c96-b575ddd860e9