Controller

Compass Group•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Controller for a multi-faceted client location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will bring strong business skills, motivation, and the ability to build effective working relationships with team members. The role oversees accounting and financial controls, reporting, planning, and related administrative activities.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience with revenue control, financial reporting, and cash-handling responsibilities, including at least three years in a similar capacity.
Accounting experience in the foodservice or retail industry is required.
Experience with sales analysis and reporting.
Ability to plan, organize, and control complex processes and analyze moderately complex financial information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience.
Foodservice operations experience.
Point-of-sale (POS) experience.

Responsibilities

Manage all cash-handling procedures.
Reconcile and analyze several balance sheet accounts.
Analyze financial results for internal and external use.
Track and maintain monthly profit-and-loss and balance sheet activity.
Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
Review the general ledger and balance sheet.
Resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including monthly and fiscal close reporting, internal and external audit reporting, and report preparation and distribution.
Maintain inventory and cost-control procedures.
Administer payroll and human resources activities.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.