ASSOCIATE CONTROLLER, UNIVERSITY OF FAIRBANKS, AK

Compass Group•FAIRBANKS, AK

2d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Associate Controller for its University of Alaska Fairbanks account. The Associate Controller is responsible for financial reporting and analysis for the account, managing the point-of-sale (POS) system and employee payroll, and maintaining client and employee relations. This position supports daily cash accountability and reporting, monthly financial tracking and close activities, accounting reconciliations, inventory and cost controls, payroll, and human resources administration. The role also assists with internal and external audit reporting and other financial reports and special projects.

Requirements

At least two years of experience with revenue control and cash-handling responsibilities.
Accounting experience in the foodservice or retail industry.
Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and analyses.
Ability to plan, organize, and control complex processes and analyze moderately complex financial information.
Experience with sales analysis and reporting.
Experience with POS, cash, and credit card reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Conformity to high standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
Foodservice operations experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain bank accounts and accountability of daily cash transactions.
Track and maintain monthly profit-and-loss and balance-sheet activity.
Review the general ledger and balance sheet.
Resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, and report preparation and distribution.
Prepare daily deposits and credit card and cash reports.
Maintain inventory and cost-control procedures.
Oversee payroll and human resources administration.
Manage the POS system and employee payroll.
Maintain client and employee relations.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.