Sr. Controller- Grand Canyon University

Sr. Controller- Grand Canyon University

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85017 Career Area: Food Service

Job Responsibilities

• Highly collaborative with leadership and communicate key levers to improve margins
• Financial planning and analysis: create annual forecast/budget by venue, create weekly/monthly/annual financial reports
• Accountable for Cash Flow, Cash and Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Capital Expenditures
• Weekly/Monthly reporting including analyzing and communicating to the corporation and operators, including targets with SMART actions
• Audits/Contract Compliance including Cash, Accounts Payable, SOX and working with internal corporate auditors
• Maintain all financial records and reports in adherence with Aramark's Business Conduct Policy and all local, state, and federal regulations and codes
• Train and develop finance and operations teams on financial acumen and policies
• Client Communication (as applicable) including systems, reporting, and changes to the program
• Assist in operational support as needed with direction from Good Uncle Leadership/Regional Finance Director
• Develop proformas for new business and revenue growth opportunities
• Performs regional and account related duties as directed by the Director of FP&A

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 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)