Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst - Chicago Public Schools

Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst - Chicago Public Schools

As the Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst, you support Accounting objectives while partnering with operating departments on forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational support for food service at Chicago Public Schools. Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here.

Job Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily meals and perform weekly reconciliation against the POS system.
• Analyze meal trends, food cost per meal, and direct expenses to identify top and bottom performers and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Accounts Payable, including vendor invoice processing, monthly vendor statement reviews to ensure expenses are processed or accrued, and maintenance of new vendor and item setup.
• Analyzes and compares monthly and quarterly results, metrics and key performance indicators against plan and other benchmarks.
• Support the Finance Director in development of the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare Commodity Reports twice a month for fiscal month-end and client billing.
• Assist Inventory Manager with physical monthly counts at sites and prepare month-end inventory reports for field management review.
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard.
• Performs or compiles ad hoc analyses as the need arises. Advance unresolved issues.

Note: This role requires being on-site in Chicago, IL. Due to the nature of the business additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications Technical Knowledge and key attributes: Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with 3-6 years of relevant work experience. Previous FP&A and accounting experience a must. Detailed oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly. Ability to adjust priorities to meet timelines. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.