Director of Finance and Administration

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

This position is fully on-site and located in the heart of Miami, FL. You will assist the General Manager and/or Managing Director with the financial affairs of the Customer Service Center (CSC) or business unit. This includes preparing financial analyses of operations, financial statements, and supporting schedules that will drive daily business decisions. You will also be responsible for conducting periodic audits of key functional areas to mitigate financial risk and ensure the accuracy of reporting.

Main Accountabilities

Business Strategy

• Provide high level attention and strategic focus of multiple CSC's in Miami Market
• Define and implement best practice approach to processes/systems and drive synergies of processes for multiple CSC's in MIA Market

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit and Loss (P&L), customer profitability reports, budgets and interim forecasts which includes monitoring daily performance, analyzing operating results and making recommendations that will optimize facility profitability
• Responsible for the complete and accurate customer accounting and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain effective internal audit process which ensure unit compliance to accounting policies and procedures
• Develop and ensure robust inventory process and reporting
• Responsible for identifying cost and revenue opportunities which will support achievement of CSC financial goals
• Drive financial accountability in all functions in a kitchen from material cost to departmental cost

Leadership

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop the directly and indirectly subordinate employees
• Plan, implement and control the cost and project budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related major field of study required
• In addition, seven to ten years finance experience with at least five years in financial management
• One to three years catering or related experience required
• Experience in establishing and implementing processes and systems required
• SAP or similar software experience required
• CPA/MBA preferred or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in financial analysis
• Strong presentation, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to interact and train management at all levels
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Please note that this position is fully on-site and located at: 3501 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33142.