Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services · 1 month ago
FINANCE MANAGER - DINING SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expChartwells Higher Education is a leading provider of dining services at universities, and they are seeking a Finance Manager to support operations at the University of Chicago. This role involves leading accounting and finance activities for a large dining services account, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Ensures all accounting activity within the account is performed accurately and completely
Ensures all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard Company assets, including cash, inventory and accounts receivable
Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts and resolves discrepancies
Analyzes financial results including Key Performance Indicators for both internal and external use
Understands contractual financial terms and obligations to ensure Chartwells compliance
Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
Reviews weekly general ledger activity and prepares correcting entries as needed
Participates in building proformas for new business and account retention
Completes financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed
Trains, mentors and develops all unit accounting and clerical staff and provides financial guidance to operational account managers
Prepares and presents financial summaries for both internal and client leadership
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred
A minimum of five years hands on experience required
Strong Excel analytic skills required
Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners
Strong communicator with ability to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel
Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models
Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Preferred
Food service accounting experience preferred
Experience supporting operations is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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
Company
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
As the recognized leader in the higher education contract foodservice market, and an operating sector of Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services partners with over 320 colleges and universities of all sizes across the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Summers-Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Daisha Lahey
National Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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