Senior Unit Controller - Florida State Univ - Tallahassee, FL

Aramark Correctional Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Unit Controller to prepare financial and operating reports and lead financial analysis projects. You will work directly with the lead operator to enforce procedures that maximize profit, safeguard inventories, cash, and equipment.

The role requires 2–3 years of financial experience, a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, and strong Excel skills. You will forecast by venue, generate routine financial reports, and collaborate with leadership to drive cost controls and margins.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive financial experience including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with budgeting, cost controls and monthly reporting is critical.
• Adhering to GAAP and internal controls is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to improve margins.
• Forecast/budget by venue; produce weekly/monthly/annual financial reports.
• Manage Cash Flow, Cash and Banking, A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditures.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports and communicate targets with SMART actions.
• Audit/Contract Compliance including Cash, A/P, SOX and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain financial records in line with policies and regulations.
• Train finance and operations teams on financial policies.
• Assist in client communications about systems and reporting.
• Develop proformas for new business and revenue growth opportunities.
• Perform FP&A duties as directed by the Director of FP&A.

Skills

Excel expertise

Financial analysis

P&L management

Communication skills

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

As a Unit Controller, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial and operating reports, conducting and document financial analysis projects. The Unit Controller will work directly with the lead operator 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 leadership 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
• 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 (as applicable) - including systems, reporting, and changes to the program
• Assist in operational support as needed with direction from Good Uncle Leadership/Regional Finance Director
• Develop proformas for new business and revenue growth opportunities
• Performs regional and account related duties as directed by the Director of FP&A

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
• Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls and monthly 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
• Candidate must be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings andweekends

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

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.