International Accounting Manager

As the Accounting Manager for International, you will serve as a functional accounting expert supporting Aramark’s multi-country accounting and controller activities. You will partner extensively with country accounting teams and finance leaders to ensure accurate monthly close, balance sheet integrity, cash flow accountability, and US GAAP compliance across all international entities.

This role has no direct reports, but requires strong influencing skills, technical depth, and an ability to guide country teams through complex accounting issues, significant transactions, intercompany activity, and policy interpretation. You will also manage key elements of international overhead accounting and drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement 

Job Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

- Support and coordinate month-end close activities across all international markets.

- Review monthly financial results and support reporting and variance explanations.

- Ensure general ledger accuracy and conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews.

- Prepare reconciliations of select balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

- Support quarterly external reporting process

- Ensure accuracy of intercompany reporting and look for opportunities to improve the intercompany process.

Cash Flow & Treasury Support

- Partner with the International Controller and country CFOs to achieve cash flow targets.

- Improve cash flow reporting tools and enhance forecasting visibility.

- Coordinate with Treasury and local teams for accurate cash projections.

Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions

- Guide countries through complex accounting issues including acquisitions and divestitures, FX, intercompany, and capital transactions.

- Provide subject-matter expertise on US GAAP.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

- Support SOX controls and global internal control compliance.

- Assist with corporate reporting including QRP, SEC, and audit inquiries.

Process Excellence & Automation

- Identify automation opportunities using AI, RPA, and other tools.

- Promote harmonization of accounting processes.

- Promote the use of common tools and processes across countries.

Systems & Tools Management

- Serve as SME for HFM, Finance IQ, Power BI, and cash flow systems.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

- Develop and deliver targeted accounting and policy training.

Special Projects

- Participate in special projects as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

- 5–7 years relevant accounting/finance experience.

- Strong US GAAP knowledge, analytical skills.

- Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office.

- Strong communication skills

Preferred

- Experience with currency environments and intercompany.

- Familiarity with international accounting requirements.

- CPA

- Experience with HFM, BI Tools, AI/RPA.

- Language skills.

Travel Requirements

Periodic international travel (10%) for close reviews, audit support, training, and major project work.

Benefits

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