On-Site Finance Controller: GAAP & Close Leader

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

Job summary

Aramark’s Fresno team is seeking a Controller to lead daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive the close process. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and fixed assets while partnering with cross-functional teams across the Finance and Labor departments.

The role emphasizes audits, tax filings, and internal controls, with on-site work at the Fresno, CA office. A strong accounting background and leadership skills are essential for success.

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.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA/CMA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aramark’s Fresno team is seeking a Controller to lead daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive the close process. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and fixed assets while partnering with cross-functional teams across the Finance and Labor departments.

The role emphasizes audits, tax filings, and internal controls, with on-site work at the Fresno, CA office. A strong accounting background and leadership skills are essential for success.