Multi-Unit Onsite Controller

Aramark; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark on University of Michigan's Central Campus seeks a Controller to lead financial close, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis across multiple locations including Ross School of Business and Isle Royale. You will drive performance, ensure controls, and present financial summaries to site leadership while partnering with operations.

Expect engaging, deadline-driven work with a focus on accuracy, GAAP adherence, and strong collaboration with the General Manager and campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position within an Accounting department, preferably in hospitality.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service.
• Experience budgeting, cost controls, inventory systems, labor scheduling and forecasting.
• Adherence to GAAP and financial controls; contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Willingness to occasionally work event-based hours including evenings and weekends.
• HR experience including employment and recruiting; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Owns weekly and monthly financial close processes and ensures timely reporting.
• Leads forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning with operational leadership.
• Provides financial analysis including P&L, revenue, labor, cost, and variance analyses.
• Partners with operational leaders to drive financial performance and cost management.
• Adheres to Aramark financial policies and procedures.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and corrects system controls; audits assets.
• Maintains asset inventory systems and prepares client statements and summaries.
• Prepares budgets and forecasts; manages Purchase Orders and Bid File; maintains licenses.
• Manages the Accounting Clerk and Accounts Payable; performs other duties for the GM.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost controls

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are in the University of Michigan’s Central Campus which makes for a fun, energetic, and exciting atmosphere to work in. We (Aramark) service thousands of students, faculty, and staff daily at our onsite Starbucks, Seigle Café, Och Fitness Center and Private Hotel (ELCC) locations. The hotel has 104 guest rooms which is available to the MBA Program Students, Executive Education Program Students, Alumni, Parents of Students and School Affiliates only. We have an Executive Dining Room at the lower level of the Hotel in which Aramark’s Award winning, Certified Executive Chefs, Cooks and Wait Staff provides excellent food service that enrich and nourish the lives of every guest creating memorable moments of their dining experience.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The Controller’s position is responsible for all timely financial recordkeeping and reporting to Aramark and the Client as well as ensuring compliance withall financial policies and controls.

This role will serve as the primary finance partner supporting multiple operating locations, including University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Isle Royale, and works closely with site leadership to drive financial performance and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the weekly and monthly financial close processes and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Leads forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning for assigned locations in partnership with operational leadership
• Provides financial analysis and actionable insights to site and regional leadership, including P&L, revenue, labor, cost, and variance analysis
• Partners with operational leaders to drive financial performance, cost management, and overall financial accountability
• Adheres to all Aramark Financial policies and procedures
• Develops, implements, monitors, and corrects system controls
• Audits assets and procedures
• Maintains all asset inventory systems
• Provides timely and accurate financial reporting to Aramark including Flash reports and monthly reconciliation
• Prepares and presents all required client statements, financial summaries and statisticalreports
• Maintains data as required by Aramark and the client
• Prepares budgets and forecasts
• Includes Purchase Orders and maintains a Bid File
• Maintains Licenses and Permits issued in Aramark’s name
• Manages the Accounting Clerk and Accounts Payable function
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ years of experience in a management position within an Accounting department preferablywithin a hotel or hospitality industry
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service is essential.
• Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls formulations, inventory systems,labor scheduling, forecasting.
• Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls andprocesses is required.
• Contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Candidate must be willing to occasionally work event-based hours that include evenings andweekends.
• Human Resource experience must include specific employment and recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is desired

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 .