Corporate Controller

Disclaimer: This position is directly managed by our internal team, and we are not working with external recruiting agencies. Submissions from external agencies will not be considered.

News Link is a leader in the airport concessions industry, operating a diverse range of concepts in five U.S. airports. With over 65 years of continuous experience dating back to 1959, we specialize in travel conveniences, retail stores, and food and beverage operations. Guided by the principle of being the absolute best at what we do, our passionate team of more than 400 employees is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service.

From our principals and executives providing expert, top-level attention to each store operation to our dedicated workforce across travel conveniences, retail stores, restaurants, cafes, warehouse and distribution center, and corporate offices, we believe our success is driven by the expertise and commitment of our people.

The Controller is responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of Multiple related Companies

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees employees of the Accounting Department, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, reviewing performance, and terminating.
• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and payroll.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the Company’s performance.
• Reports sales, Audited Yearly Sales Reports and all compliance documents to the Aviation authorities.
• Oversees daily sales and accuracy of deposits including credit cards.
• Reports financial information to lenders as required by Loan agreements
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit. Reviews Audited Financial Statements.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; reviews annual corporate tax return and processes quarterly tax distribution to members.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Provides values to Insurance brokers to obtain insurance coverages.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business Administration required.
• At least 10 years of experience in a finance related role.
• At least 5 years in a management position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. NAVISION is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others; listen; remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; walk; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates exclusively in an indoor environment with controlled temperatures.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be…