Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
FINANCE MANAGER - DINING SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
FINANCE MANAGER - DINING SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Finance Manager to support our Dining operations at the University of Chicago main campus. You will lead accounting and finance activities for the large dining services account supported by Chartwells and assist the Director of Finance with all financial activities in the region. The role focuses on accuracy, internal controls, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all accounting activity within the account is performed accurately and completely.
Ensure all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard assets.
Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Analyze financial results including KPIs for internal and external use.
Understand contractual financial terms to ensure Chartwells compliance.
Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
Review weekly general ledger activity and prepare correcting entries as needed.
Participate in building proformas for new business and account retention.
Complete financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed.
Train, mentor and develop unit accounting and clerical staff and provide financial guidance to operational account managers.
Prepare and present financial summaries for internal and client leadership.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (strongly preferred).
Food service accounting experience preferred.
Minimum five years hands‑on experience required.
Experience supporting operations strongly preferred.
Strong Excel analytic skills required.
Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses.
Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners.
Strong communicator able to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel.
Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes and preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models.
Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel.
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off & Holiday Time Off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Apply Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today! Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA.
Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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Key Responsibilities
Ensure all accounting activity within the account is performed accurately and completely.
Ensure all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard assets.
Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Analyze financial results including KPIs for internal and external use.
Understand contractual financial terms to ensure Chartwells compliance.
Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
Review weekly general ledger activity and prepare correcting entries as needed.
Participate in building proformas for new business and account retention.
Complete financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed.
Train, mentor and develop unit accounting and clerical staff and provide financial guidance to operational account managers.
Prepare and present financial summaries for internal and client leadership.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (strongly preferred).
Food service accounting experience preferred.
Minimum five years hands‑on experience required.
Experience supporting operations strongly preferred.
Strong Excel analytic skills required.
Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses.
Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners.
Strong communicator able to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel.
Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes and preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models.
Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel.
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off & Holiday Time Off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Apply Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today! Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA.
Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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