Assistant Controller

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 and review Excel-based financial and operational reports each week, month, and quarter.
• Prepare and analyze monthly profit and loss statements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including monthly inventory close.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, budgets, and financial plans.
• Review financial performance, identify significant variances, and communicate their operational impact to management.
• Analyze food, beverage, material, inventory, labor, and other operating costs.
• Partner closely with Production, Culinary, Procurement, and operation departments to assess costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate inventory levels, usage, and monthly closing balances.
• Track waste management performance and recommend cost-reduction opportunities.
• Analyze financial data and recommend actions to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Monitor purchases, expenses, payroll, sales, and payments for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain effective internal controls over revenues, assets, and liabilities.
• Ensure financial records and accounts follow consistent accounting procedures.
• Prepare, review, and present timely and accurate financial reports and budgets.
• Evaluate departmental performance and recommend operational adjustments to support organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, auditors, and affiliated companies.
• Partner with management to identify and address financial risks and operational concerns.
• Contribute to corporate planning by developing and supporting departmental action plans.
• Take initiative in investigating financial discrepancies and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, or related areas.
• Experience in hospitality, catering, food service, manufacturing, or another high-volume operational environment is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience preparing and analyzing complex reports required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision or a comparable accounting system is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Advanced mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across departments.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, as well as consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, tact, and discretion.

Benefits

• Daily complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• 401K and medical benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation, cultivating creativity, and embracing new ideas while leveraging an 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.

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually.