Operations Controller & Financial Analyst - Higher Ed

Chartwells Higher Ed; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Operations Controller / Accountant at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in Baltimore, MD. You will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all financial activities that occur within the region.

Key Responsibilities: Oversees all cash handling procedures; Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts; Analyzes financial results for both

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts cash flow projections and analyses
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Responsibilities

• Oversees all cash handling procedures
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
• Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use
• Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
• Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
• Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
• Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship management

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

POS

Cash handling

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking an Operations Controller / Accountant at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in Baltimore, MD. You will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all financial activities that occur within the region.

Key Responsibilities: Oversees all cash handling procedures; Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts; Analyzes financial results for both