Regional Controller - Airport Hospitality - F&B

Regional Controller - Airport Hospitality - F&BWe are seeking a Regional Controller with a strong background in restaurant or hospitality finance.

• Competitive Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 + Bonus
• Travel: Up to 25% across California and Phoenix
• Career Growth:Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Drive Financial Excellence. Empower Operations. Make an Impact.

Are you a strategic financial leader passionate about driving operational success? Join our team as a
Regional Controller
and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, optimizing performance, and supporting restaurant operations across our growing footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership
  – Partner with senior operations leaders, including the Regional VP, to drive financial performance and business insights.
• Impactful Work
  – Provide financial oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to guide informed business decisions.
• Growth & Development
  – Lead and mentor a team while working closely with corporate finance leaders.
• Flexibility & Mobility
  – Enjoy the benefits of a remote role while traveling ~25% within the U.S. and Canada to collaborate with teams.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a results-driven finance professional who thrives in a
fast-paced, high-impact
environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of
restaurant finance
.
Apply Now!

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of corporate accounting/finance experience, including 1+ year in management.
• Food & beverage industry experience is a plus; CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic planning.
• Skilled in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with industry tools such as SAPand cost analysis software.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve financial processes and reporting.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and facilitating productive discussions.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability:

• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts with sound judgment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Comfortable working in an enterprise-level digital and physical environment.
• Ability to travel ~25% across California and Phoenix, including overnight stays.
• Must pass TSA/FAA background checks and airport security clearances.

At SSP America, we don’t just support airport restaurants — we power some of the most dynamic, high-volume food travel operations in North America. As a Regional Controller, you’ll partner directly with senior operations leaders to influence performance, shape financial strategy, and drive measurable impact across a complex, multi-unit environment.

You’ll join a collaborative finance and operations culture that values:

Strategic partnership between Finance and Operations

Leadership visibility and influence

Career growth in a fast-moving, national organization

Medical, Dental and Vision

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

EAP

Voluntary Benefits:
Life AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance

SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

PTO

10 Premium Paid Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays

If you’re energized by complexity, operational partnership, and the opportunity to influence real business outcomes, you’ll thrive here.

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.