Controller- Wrigley Field

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy- Wrigley Field in Chicago is seeking a Controller to ensure accurate management and reporting of the location's finances across multiple entities related to Wrigley Field and Sloan Park.

Reporting to the Wrigley Field Finance Director, the Controller remains part of the location leadership team, participating in management meetings and building strong relationships with location stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic accounting professional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience; hospitality/foodservice/retail preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within an extremely fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process for all campus entities across both the Food/Beverage and Retail portfolios.
• Manage two direct reports and their related processes and job requirements.
• Accurately report and communicate daily revenues and tender receipts.
• Work with location and corporate IT/vendors to resolve tender inaccuracies.
• Maintain reconciled and accurate balance sheets with corporate accounting teams.
• Support Finance Director in annual plan, monthly variance analysis, and weekly forecasting.
• Collaborate with partner accounting teams on monthly, post-event, and ad hoc basis.
• Communicate financial progress and outlook to operations leadership teams.
• Maintain modern and innovative accounting and data entry processes.
• Lead annual and ad hoc audits (internal and client-required) and ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible

Pay Grade:15

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy's diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Ball, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

As the Controller for Levy- Wrigley Field, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate management and reporting of the location's finances across multiple entities related to Wrigley Field and Sloan Park. While reporting to the Wrigley Field Finance Director, the Controller remains part of the location leadership team, participating in management meetings and building strong relationships with location stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic accounting professional. They will understand financial concepts and how these relate to operational procedures and outcomes.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process for all campus entities across both the Food/Beverage and Retailportfolios
• Manage two direct reports and their related processes and job requirements
• Accurately report and communicate daily revenues and tender receipts
• Work closely with location and corporate IT and technology vendors to report and assist in the resolution oftender inaccuracies
• Work with corporate accounting teams to maintain a reconciled and accurate balance sheet
• Support Finance Director in annual plan, monthly variance analysis, and weekly forecasting
• Work with partner accounting teams on a monthly, post-event, and ad hoc basis
• Communicate financial progress and outlook to operations leadership teams
• Maintain modern and innovative accounting and data entry processes
• Maintain accurate financial records Lead annual and ad hoc audits (both internal and client-required)
• Ensure internal audit compliance across the Wrigley and Sloan Park campuses
• Manage cash room and credit card receipt reconciliation processes

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience; experience within the hospitality, foodservice, or retail industry preferred
• Strong attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to work within an extremely fast-paced environment

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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