Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a highly qualified Controller to oversee finance operations within our Hospitality & Travel sector. This pivotal role ensures financial integrity, promotes efficiency, and supports our commitment to excellence across a variety of establishments, including foods services and facility management initiatives.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, delivering accurate financial reports while aligning financial

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Proven ability to oversee budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting department operations, including financial reporting and payroll.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements for internal and external use.
• Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
• Analyze variances and communicate metrics to senior management.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, schedules and consolidations.
• Ensure accuracy of reported financial results.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing information as requested.

Skills

ERP systems

Oracle

SAP

GAAP

Forecasting

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Aramark seeks a highly qualified Controller to oversee the finance operations within our vibrant Hospitality & Travel sector. This pivotal role ensures financial integrity, promotes efficiency, and supports our commitment to excellence across a variety of establishments, including foods services and facility management initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, delivering accurate financial reports while aligning financial management with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including financial reporting, transactional accounting, and payroll oversight.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for internal and external use.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Analyze variances and communicate financial metrics to senior management.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results.
• Participate in auditing activities by providing information and preparing requested documentations.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, especially Oracle or SAP.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent data analysis and financial forecasting abilities.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing finance teams.