Controller - The College of William & Mary

Aramark Correctional Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Controller to assist the Accounting department with forecasting, budgeting, labor and inventory controls, and analysis. You will support operating units across the business and contribute to audits and financial accuracy.

The role emphasizes credit control, balance of accounts, and timely reporting to ensure targets are met. A strong background in service industries and solid Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in service industry with a system-driven approach to credit control.
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills (crucial).
• Experience with Oracle System is advantageous.
• Possess relevant or related financial qualification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated professional with good phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily credit control procedures to minimize overdue debts.
• Supervise customer accounts to ensure adherence to credit policies.
• Meet targets set by the Company Plan.
• Process and resolve daily customer account queries.
• Collaborate with relevant departments on credit control activities.
• Post and allocate receipts accurately and timely.

Skills

Credit control experience

Excel proficiency

Oracle experience

Financial qualification

Interpersonal & communication skills

Self-motivated

Excellent phone manner

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Tools

Excel

Oracle System

Job description

Job Description

As the Controller you will support the objectives of the Accounting 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.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out daily credit control procedures ensuring overdue debts and bad debts are kept to a minimum
• Accurately supervising customer accounts on a regular basis to ensure the company's credit control policies and procedures are adhered to
• Meet all targets set out by the Company Plan
• Processing and resolving of daily customer accounts queries and issues e.g. copying invoices/statements
• Collaborate closely with relevant departments regarding credit control activities
• Post & allocate receipts accurately and in a timely manner
• Balancing of all accounts on a monthly basis
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly analysis of outstanding debts and report any issues to AR Manager as needed.
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation and enforcement of policies and procedures with regard to Credit Control Department
• Advance unresolved issues
• Any ad hoc duties that may arise

Note: Due to the nature of the business additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and key attributes:

• 3 - 5 years' experience in service industry combined with a system driven approach to credit control
• Have very good knowledge of Excel (crucial)
• Have experience of working with Oracle System - this would be an advantage
• Possess relevant or related financial qualification
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Are self-motivated
• Have excellent phone manner (crucial)

Our Mission

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

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.