OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Compass Group•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com. We are seeking an experienced Operations Controller to serve as the financial leader for our premier St Louis Public Schools account. This role supports a large, complex, multi-cost center K–12 food service operation within a fast paced environment and is critical to ensuring strong financial performance, controls, and transparency. Partnering closely with operational leadership, the Operations Controller oversees all accounting and financial activity for the account, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and compliance. This leader must be able to clearly articulate financial results and insights to managers and key stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable guidance that supports informed decision-making and long-term success.

Requirements

A minimum of (5) five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
Experience with POS systems and cash
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry preferred, foodservice operations experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversees all cash handling procedures
Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use
Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution
Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned