CONTROLLER

Compass Group • Pittsburgh, PA

10d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Controller for a multi-faceted client location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will bring business acumen, motivation, and the ability to build effective working relationships with team members. The role oversees financial controls and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, accounting reconciliations, inventory and cost controls, and payroll and human resources administration. The Controller reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience with revenue control, financial reporting, and cash-handling responsibilities.
• At least three years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Accounting experience in the foodservice or retail industry.
• 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, especially 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

• Oversee 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 and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including monthly and fiscal close and internal and external audit reporting.
• Maintain inventory and cost-control procedures.
• Administer payroll and human resources activities.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Disability insurance
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid parental leave
• Personal leave
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior