Senior Controller

Aramark•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

As an Operations Finance Sr. Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the account and supporting others within the region to ensure financial compliance. The Operations Finance Sr. Specialist will work directly with the District Manager, Regional Finance Manager, and Regional Financial Director to enforce procedures that maximize profit by ensuring operational targets, and internal control of inventories, cash, and equipment.

Requirements

Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting/ MBA preferred
Minimum 5+ years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
Budgeting, forecasting, financial cost control planning & analysis and monthly reporting experience is a must
Demonstrate ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain control systems for financial accounting functions on a unit level. Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual financial and operating information and ensures the accuracy and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements. Ensures contract compliance, creates biweekly and monthly client invoices and tracks the collection of receivables.
Plans, directs, and organizes the accurate and timely reporting and forecasting of financial information. This includes preparation of the annual operating budget, updating monthly projections and managing the close process. Investigates variances to plan and projections, analyzes monthly trend reports, develops solutions, communicates and implements corrective action plans.
Ensure proper payroll processing, vacation/time off, workers compensation, STD and LTD. Resolve any discrepancies relative to payroll.
Provides support on major projects by gathering and analyzing detailed information.
Highly collaborative with the Aramark Vice President of Operations, Resident District Manager, Directors and Managers.
Facilitates on-going trainings for Aramark operations managers to develop financial acumen.
Facilitate clear, accurate and timely communication of information to the Senior Members of the Client Team. Direct interaction with the Corporate Controller and various Financial and Department Heads.
Assures that all company, corporate and normal business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and correct any deviations encountered. Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation. Adheres to Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Performs other related duties as directed by Regional Finance Director, VPO or Resident District Manager.
Through the use of the Healthcare Operating Template, compile and review monthly financial and statistical data to perform analysis of operating metrics compared to industry benchmarks to identify and correct operational inefficiencies.
Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers is required.