Strategic Finance Controller for Hospitality Ops

Levy Restaurants; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Controller to manage financial operations for the University of Michigan location. You will lead reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with campus leadership to drive profitability and ensure Levy standards compliance.

The role requires strategic financial insight, expert close processes, forecasting, and strong collaboration with site managers to optimize cost and investment decisions in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Finance/Accounting role or education equivalent.
• Food & Beverage Experience preferred – Restaurants and/or Hospitality.
• High level of Excel literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule.
• Ability to hold active state liquor license where state laws are applicable.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert: Controller services as the location SME on financial completion, financial targets and financial awareness
• Financial Reporting & Close: manage monthly and annual close process for the location, including monthly commission or profit share calculation & payments, balance sheet reconciliations, and Event Sales Summaries
• Forecasting: re-forecasted financials semi-monthly at minimum
• Financial Analysis: profitability and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to location’s management
• Budget: leads locations budgeting process completing once yearly
• Compliance: support an environment of strong controls and Levy policies
• Strategic Support: advise location managers on operational strategies, cost improvements and investments using Levy tools
• Ad Hoc as assigned by leadership, including operational event support

Skills

6+ years in finance

Excel literacy

Interpersonal skills

Non-standard hours

Liquor license (state)

Job description

Levy Restaurants in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Controller to manage financial operations for the University of Michigan location. You will lead reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with campus leadership to drive profitability and ensure Levy standards compliance.

The role requires strategic financial insight, expert close processes, forecasting, and strong collaboration with site managers to optimize cost and investment decisions in a hospitality setting.