Regional Finance Manager - Destinations

$100,000 - $160,000/Yr

Aramark - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fresno, CA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Finance Manager partners with the Operations Teams in developing financial analysis and reporting that aids in effective planning and performance evaluation. In this wide-ranging role, the Finance Manager provides guidance to the front-line management team while training, coaching, developing and mentoring operations managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan
• Weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
• Root cause analysis of revenue, operating costs and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projections
• Leads finance team with ensuring the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements are met
• Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growth
• Oversees compliance with contract deliverables, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviews
• Trains operations managers and finance teams on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities
• Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations
• Participates in new business and client retention efforts through analytical support and proforma development
• Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers and finance teams and analyzing financial trends
• Assists in coordinating the monthly planning process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation
• Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries
• Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from finance team
• Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as primary contact for various audits
• Develops ad hoc reports for senior management
• Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data
• Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management

Requirements

• Requires at least 5 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting or related field
• MBA/CPA preferred
• Audit experience preferred (internal, external, or public accounting)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and ability to learn quickly
• The ability to adapt to new situations and work with senior management as well as prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is key
• Ability to be detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills and will be able to meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Benefits

• Salary range from $100,000 to $160,000
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission