Unit Controller

Unit Controller

As a Unit Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the account, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, internal controls, and operational financial analysis. This role partners closely with account leadership to drive financial performance, ensure fiscal accountability, and support strategic decision-making. The Unit Controller will maintain the integrity of financial records, ensure compliance with company policies, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with account leadership to analyze financial performance and communicate key drivers impacting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including weekly, monthly, and annual financial planning activities.
• Prepare, review, and distribute accurate financial reports, variance analyses, and performance metrics to operations and regional leadership.
• Maintain accountability for cash management, banking activities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor financial results against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities and developing action plans to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, SOX requirements, and contract obligations.
• Conduct and support audits related to cash controls, inventory management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with operations leaders to strengthen financial acumen and ensure consistent adherence to financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting in accordance with Aramark policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Analyze inventory, labor, purchasing, and operational expenses to identify opportunities for cost savings and margin improvement.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and financial review activities.
• Serve as a financial resource for both operational leadership and clients, providing reporting, analysis, and recommendations as needed.
• Assist with the development of financial models, business cases, and proformas for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and growth initiatives.
• Support regional financial initiatives and perform additional accounting, reporting, and analytical duties as assigned by Finance Leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
• Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls and monthly reporting is critical.
• Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under strict deadlines are essential.
• Must be organized, demonstrate initiative and have ability to diagnose current state and achieve process improvement
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required
• Candidate must be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.
• This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).