Junior Controller

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