ASSOCIATE CONTROLLER - Campus Dining Operations- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - Waco, TX

Compass Group•Waco, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Associate Finance Controller for the campus dining team at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The role advises on the day-to-day operations and financial success of multiple campus foodservice locations. The Associate Controller ensures accurate financial management and reporting and works with the Chartwells leadership team to develop action plans that improve financial performance. The ideal candidate has expertise in bookkeeping, finance, accounting, internal controls, and financial results in a food and beverage profit-and-loss account.

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 point-of-sale, 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 account for 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 reporting, 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.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.