Controller - Yosemite National Park

Aramark; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Controller for Yosemite Hospitality in Fresno, CA to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. This senior role partners with cross-functional teams, directs monthly closes, and oversees audits while driving process improvements and policy documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in accounting leadership, a degree in accounting (CPA/CMA preferred), and strong Excel proficiency. On-site work in Fresno is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three -five years’ experience leading day-to-day accounting, financial close, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting highly preferred. Other degree’s with equivalent experience acceptable.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Firm understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working with external auditors is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Food, Retail, or Hospitality industries is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, Aramark policies, and internal controls. Actively identify and reduce financial risks.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure accurate journal entries and timely close. Develop and refine closing procedures, recommending automation and process improvements. Consolidate financial data across multiple business units or entities.
• Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and various other accounts.
• Lead and support external audits, internal audits, tax filings, and client reporting. Maintain audit readiness through strong logs and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, financial laws, and corporate guidelines.
• Document scalable accounting policies, SOPs, and workflows.
• Prepare and present ad hoc financial reports and analyses for senior leaders.
• Track financial performance and conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, vendor payments, and contract compliance.
• Support financial planning and analysis projects as needed.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects using NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare working capital analysis.
• Monitor capital spends against budget and adjust forecasts as needed.
• Lead and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture focused on performance and professional growth.
• Set clear objectives, deliver regular feedback, and promote training opportunities.
• Encourage collaboration across departments to maintain financial alignment and transparency.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP

Audits

Excel

Leadership

Financial close

Financial reporting

Industry experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/CMA certification

Other degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Controller - Yosemite National Park

Requisition #: 678636

Information at a Glance

Job Description

There's so much to love in Yosemite National Park – the ultimate outdoor playground – year-round. Be part of the Yosemite experience! Live, work, and play at historic properties like The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Wawona Hotel, Curry Village, White Wolf Lodge, Tuolumne Meadows and more! Expand your career, cultivate environmental stewardship, and explore your personal interests. Located in Central California in the Sierra Mountains, 4 hours east of San Francisco. The idea of National Parks began here when Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Land Grant on June 30, 1864, during the Civil War. This was the first time the government signed the protection of public lands into public policy based on natural beauty and preservation for future generations.

The Controller leads the accounting operations at Yosemite Hospitality, overseeing essential accounting functions, financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and supporting financial planning initiatives. This role demands strong technical accounting expertise, effective leadership, and a collaborative mindset to drive efficiency across departments. Reporting directly to the Regional Finance Director, this position partners with cross‑functional teams in the Finance and Labor Department.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $85,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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,

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

Accounting and Financial Reporting (90%)

Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency.

• Manage daily accounting operations, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, Aramark policies, and internal controls. Actively identify and reduce financial risks.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure accurate journal entries and timely close. Develop and refine closing procedures, recommending automation and process improvements. Consolidate financial data across multiple business units or entities.
• Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and various other accounts.
• Lead and support external audits, internal audits, tax filings, and client reporting. Maintain audit readiness through strong logs and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, financial laws, and corporate guidelines.
• Document scalable accounting policies, SOPs, and workflows.

Financial Analysis (5%)

Serve as a liaison between accounting and operational leaders, building strong relationships and open communication.

• Prepare and present ad hoc financial reports and analyses for senior leaders.
• Track financial performance and conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, vendor payments, and contract compliance.
• Support financial planning and analysis projects as needed.

Capital Planning (5%)

Review capital requests and expenditures to confirm alignment with financial objectives and ROI targets.

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects using NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis.
• Prepare working capital analysis.
• Monitor capital spends against budget and adjust forecasts as needed.

Team Member Development

Lead and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture focused on performance and professional growth.

• Set clear objectives, deliver regular feedback, and promote training opportunities.
• Encourage collaboration across departments to maintain financial alignment and transparency.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact on our employees and our customers. To meet our commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum three -five years’ experience leading day-to-day accounting, financial close, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting highly preferred. Other degree’s with equivalent experience acceptable.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Firm understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working with external auditors is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Food, Retail, or Hospitality industries is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.
• On-site work required at the Fresno, CA office during standard business hours. Willingness to work longer hours as required for business activities, especially financial close and audit.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.

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 .