Strategic Finance Controller – Higher Ed Dining (TX)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for one multi-faceted client location. The role covers cash handling, balance sheet analysis, forecasting and budgets, general ledger review, and payroll/Human Resources administration, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least five years' experience in revenue control and financial reporting within foodservice or retail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling; at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required; foodservice operations a plus.
• Experience with sales analysis and reporting.
• Strong planning, organizing, and analytical skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel; POS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all cash handling procedures.
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results for both internal and external use.
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity.
• Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Review of general ledger and balance sheet.
• Resolving various accounting/reconciliation issues.
• Financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution.
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures.
• Payroll and Human Resources administration.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Revenue control

Cash handling

Accounting

Excel

POS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for one multi-faceted client location. The role covers cash handling, balance sheet analysis, forecasting and budgets, general ledger review, and payroll/Human Resources administration, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least five years' experience in revenue control and financial reporting within foodservice or retail.