Controller

 About Abby’s Aircraft Catering

Abby’s Aircraft Catering is the longest-standing in-flight and corporate catering company in Houston, proudly serving both the Houston and Dallas Metro markets. We specialize in high-quality, handcrafted culinary experiences using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Our focus is simple: exceptional service, impeccable food safety, and consistent execution. We operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where accountability, teamwork, and follow-through matter.

Position Summary

The Controller oversees the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and financial compliance. This role is responsible for managing budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, cost controls, and supporting leadership with financial insights that drive business performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, operational understanding, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple divisions, including Private Aviation, Commercial Aviation, and Corporate Catering.

Compensation:
$100,000 base salary + performance-based bonus opportunity (total compensation potential up to $130,000–$140,000 annually). 

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Management

• Oversee financial reporting processes across multiple divisions, including weekly scorecards, month-end reporting, budgeting, and interim forecasts 
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and performance trends 
• Support executive leadership in developing business plans, financial decks, annual budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and lender reporting requirements 
• Lead and support the accounting team while maintaining strong accountability and productivity
   

Controlling & Internal Controls

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems 
• Maintain internal controls for revenue, expenses, and budgeting 
• Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective solutions
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversee financial process controls including:
  • Accounts Payable (end-to-end controls)
  • Billing and revenue reporting 
  • Payroll controls (Paylocity time & attendance and HRIS reporting accuracy) 
  • General Ledger oversight (QuickBooks monitoring and reconciliation)
     

Analysis & Performance Driving

• Develop and track KPIs for labor, material costs, and operational efficiency
• Analyze financial trends and recommend corrective actions
• Support CAPEX requests, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close and reporting (within 7 days)
   

Additional Responsibilities

• Review balance sheet accounts monthly and ensure proper reconciliation
• Provide weekly/monthly financial reporting including labor, COGS, and operating expenses
• Support internal and external audits
• Support vendor negotiations and procurement processes
• Drive continuous improvement through process reviews with executive leadership 
• Assist with labor planning based on forecasted business changes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our Mission & CATCH Core Values

To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston and Dallas Metro markets by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the MOST memorable and personalized attention to detail, all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget.

CATCH Core Values:

• Customer Service 
• Accountability
• Teamwork 
• Competitiveness 
• Honesty

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required 
• 10+ years of proven accounting experience 
• 5+ years of senior-level accounting or finance management experience 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food & beverage or hospitality finance 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in in-flight catering finance preferred 
• CPA, CMA, or CGA strongly preferred
   

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance regulations 
• Proven payroll and cost-control experience 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills 
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities 
• Ability to operate with urgency and thrive under pressure 
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership

Work Environment

• Office-based role within a culinary production environment 
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven operation supporting aviation and corporate catering 
• Consistent weekday schedule with flexibility required based on business needs