FINANCE CONTROLLER- Food Service Operations- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY- Waco, TX

Compass Group USA; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Finance Controller (hospitality) for the Baylor University campus dining team in Waco, TX. You will advise on day-to-day operations and financial performance across multiple foodservice locations, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting while collaborating with the leadership team.

The ideal candidate will have bookkeeping, finance, and accounting expertise, strong internal controls, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years in revenue control, financial reporting, trend analysis, and cash handling.
• Experience in foodservice or retail accounting.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage complex processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Excel; POS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all cash handling procedures
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial results for internal and external use
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develop forecasts and budgets; identify risks and opportunities
• Review general ledger and balance sheet
• Resolve accounting and reconciliation issues
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
• Review food service contracts for financial adherence
• Manage POS system and related duties

Skills

Revenue control

Financial reporting

Trend analysis

Cash handling

Internal controls

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FINANCE CONTROLLER- Food Service Operations- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY- Waco, TX

Location: Waco, TX

Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

At over 300 college & universities around the country,Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role ofFINANCE CONTROLLER(hospitality)on the CAMPUS DINING team at BAYLOR UNIVERSITY in Waco, TX. In this role, you will advise on the day-to-day operations and financial success of multiple foodservice locations on the campus. You will ensure the accurate management and reporting of the location’s finances while working with the Chartwells leadership team to develop action plans to continually drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Bookkeeping, Finance and Accounting and how these relate to internal controls and financial results in a Food and Beverage P&L account.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all cash handling procedures
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial results for both internal and external use
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Review of general ledger and balance sheet
• Resolving various accounting/reconciliation issues
• Financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
• Review food service contract for financial adherence and billing functions
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned including management of POS system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years experience with revenue control, financial reporting, trend analysis, and cash handling responsibilities
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Strong experience in internal controls
• Expertise in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
• Point of Sales experience a plus

Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation thrives and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life! Join our team and be part of shaping exceptional dining experiences at BAYLOR UNIVERSITY!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Edare offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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.