Finance Manager - Collegiate Hospitality

Aramark Ireland Holdings Limited; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Finance Manager for Collegiate Hospitality in Tempe, AZ. You will prepare financial and operating reports, conduct analyses, and enforce internal controls to maximize profit.

You will collaborate with regional leadership, manage cash flow and assets, and support budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across venues. This role requires strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 2-3 of 5 years progressive financial experience including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management.
• Experience in budgeting, cost controls and monthly/weekly reporting is required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Regional Finance Director, District Manager, Directors, and Managers to improve margins.
• Prepare annual forecast/budget by venue and generate weekly/monthly/annual reports.
• Manage cash flow, cash and banking, AR, AP, fixed assets, and capital expenditures.
• Produce weekly/monthly reporting with targets and SMART actions.
• Lead audits/contract compliance including SOX and liaise with internal auditors.
• Oversee meal plans reconciliation and patron management balances.
• Maintain financial records per policy and regulatory codes.
• Train finance and operations teams on financial processes.
• Communicate systems, reporting changes to the program.
• Support operations as directed by management and develop proformas for growth.

Skills

AP/AR

Payroll

P&L management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Finance Manager - Collegiate Hospitality
Requisition #: 684964
Location: Tempe, AZ, US
Career Area: Administration

Job Description

As a Finance Manager you will be responsible for preparation of financial and operating reports and conduct and document financial analysis projects. This position will report directly to the Senior Controller at the account and enforce procedures that maximize profit by ensuring operational targets, internal control of inventories, cash, and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Highly collaborative with Regional Finance Director, District Manager, Directors, and Managers and communicate key levers to improve margins
• Financial planning and analysis: create annual forecast/budget by venue, create weekly/monthly/annual financial reports
• Accountable for Cash Flow, Cash and Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Capital Expenditures
• Weekly/Monthly reporting – including analyzing and communicating to the corporation and operators, including targets with SMART actions
• Audits/Contract Compliance – including Cash, Accounts Payable, SOX and working with internal corporate auditors
• Meal Plans: manage deferred income account(s) reconciliation, participate in annual meal plan structure/rate increase, maintain patron management system balances
• Maintain all financial records and reports in adherence with Aramark’s Business Conduct Policy and all local, state, and federal regulations and codes
• Train and develop finance and operations teams on financial acumen and policies
• Client Communication – including systems, reporting, and changes to the program
• Assist in operational support as needed with direction from District Manager/Regional Finance Director
• Develop proformas for new business and revenue growth opportunities
• Performs regional and account related duties as directed by the Regional Finance Director
• Manage, train, develop, and motivate Finance Support staff
• Sound judgment and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 2-3 of 5 years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
• Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls and monthly weekly reporting is critical.
• Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under strict deadlines are essential
• Must be organized, demonstrate initiative and have ability to diagnose current state and achieve process improvement
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required including pivot tables, goal seek, etc
• Candidate must be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends

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