Financial Analyst / Controller
Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.
Chartwells is looking for a savvy, high-energy Financial Analyst / Controller to steer financial strategy and elevate performance across our campus dining operations. If you're a sharp-minded business pro who thrives on collaboration, builds strong team connections, and loves turning data into smart decisionswe're looking at you!
This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven food service environment where innovation meets community.
Your Role at a Glance : Beyond the spreadsheets, you'll be a strategic partnerdriving insights, shaping decisions, and teaming up with campus leaders to fuel success. Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to :
- 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
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experienceA minimum of 5 years' experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities, at least 3 years in a similar capacityAccounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plusExperience with sales analysis and reportingAdept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial informationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSkilled at managing multiple priorities and relationshipsComputer skills : proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. POS experience a plusStrong analytical and organizational skills