CONTROLLER, OPERATIONS - K12 FOOD SERVICE - Fort Worth ISD (FWISD), TX

Compass Group•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Operations Controller to serve as the senior financial leader for our premier Fort Worth ISD account. This role supports a large, complex, multi‑cost‑center K–12 operation within a fast‑paced, newly launched environment and is critical to ensuring strong financial performance, controls, and transparency across one of Chartwells K12’s most visible districts. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of (5) five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
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, cash and credit card reports
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

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to communicate in Spanish in a professional work environment preferred

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