Assistant Unit Controller - Southwest District - Phoenix

Aramark Correctional Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Destinations in Phoenix seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee the Southwest District, partnering with General Managers to drive financial performance and risk management. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, labor and inventory controls, and support audits while leading finance staff to ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes internal controls, SOX compliance, and collaboration with operating units to deliver timely financial results and robust reporting in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Comfort with frequent change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with General Managers and business leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities, and drive positive financial outcomes.
• Manage Finance professionals, providing direction and coaching for career growth.
• Oversee Daily/Weekly Reporting, Month-End Close, Monthly Forecast, CAPEX Planning & Spend, Annual Operating Plan, and related accounting tasks across properties.
• Accommodate internal and external auditors.
• Ensure internal controls to support SOX compliance.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable, vendor setup, and expense coding to ensure timely transactions.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, analysis, and process documentation.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance/accounting

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Destinations has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller, overseeing the Southwest District.

As the Assistant Unit Controller you will support the objectives of the Finance department while assisting operating departments with forecasting, budget, labor and inventory controls, analysis, auditing as well as operational responsibilities for the units you are supporting.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Partner with one or more General Managers and other business leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities, make recommendations, and drive positive financial outcomes.
• Manage one or more Finance professionals, providing direction and support as needed. Develop team members for career growth and succession planning by providing training, coaching, and feedback.
• Oversee and ensure successful completion of Daily & Weekly Reporting, Month-End Close, Monthly Forecast, CAPEX Planning & Spend, Annual Operating Plan, Client Deliverables, A/P, A/R, Cash & Banking, and assigned Tax & Compliance tasks, for all assigned properties.
• Accommodate internal and external auditors.
• Ensure proper internal controls to support SOX compliance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Additional Accounting and Finance Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reclasses, reconciliations, and review of financial results.
• Assist with accounts payable, vendor setup, invoice research, and expense coding to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to gather financial support, resolve discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, analysis, and process documentation to support consistent procedures and audit readiness.
• Review revenue, expense, inventory, and purchasing activity to identify unusual items and ensure financial information is complete and reliable.
• Support finance training, onboarding, and process improvement efforts by creating clear documentation and helping standardize routine accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 year minimum experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, and comfort in learning new accounting and finance systems
• High level of comfort with frequent change in a fast-paced environment
• Desire and drive to strategically partner with non-finance team members and drive financial results

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.