On-Site Unit Controller & FP&A Analyst – Chicago

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst to support forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational support for food service at Chicago Public Schools. This role partners with operating departments to drive financial accuracy and actionable insights.

Based on-site in Chicago, IL, the position requires a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field with 3–6 years of FP&A and accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and exceptional organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with 3-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous FP&A and accounting experience a must.
• Detailed oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to adjust priorities to meet timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Record daily meals and perform weekly reconciliation against the POS system.
• Analyze meal trends, food cost per meal, and direct expenses to identify top and bottom performers and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Accounts Payable, including vendor invoice processing, monthly vendor statement reviews to ensure expenses are processed or accrued, and maintenance of new vendor and item setup.
• Analyzes and compares monthly and quarterly results, metrics and key performance indicators against plan and other benchmarks.
• Support the Finance Director in development of the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare Commodity Reports twice a month for fiscal month-end and client billing.
• Assist Inventory Manager with physical monthly counts at sites and prepare month-end inventory reports for field management review.
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard.
• Performs or compiles ad hoc analyses as the need arises.
• Advance unresolved issues.

Skills

Detailed oriented

Strong organizational skills

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to adjust priorities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst to support forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational support for food service at Chicago Public Schools. This role partners with operating departments to drive financial accuracy and actionable insights.

Based on-site in Chicago, IL, the position requires a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field with 3–6 years of FP&A and accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and exceptional organizational and