Manager, Finance & Accounting - Temporary Remote

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.
LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. Imagination Well Served. #Coordinates the month-end close process and variance analysis versus projection and plan

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Weekly and monthly analysis of food, labor and direct cost productivity, including the identification of underperforming locations
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Root case analysis of revenue, operating costs and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes variances to plan and projections
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Leads base unit bookkeepers with ensuring the completeness and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements are met
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Partners with operations teams to drive the profitable growth of profit and loss through productivity and revenue growth
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Oversees compliance with contract results, aid in monitoring critical metric maximization and participate in contract performance reviews
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Trains operations managers and unit bookkeepers on use of financial reporting systems, understanding and interpreting financial reports and their finance and accounting responsibilities
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Supports the Operations teams with client meetings, quarterly business reviews and budget presentations
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Coordinate the monthly projection process by supporting operations managers, unit bookkeepers and analyzing financial trends
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Assists in coordinating the monthly planning process, which includes setting targets, analysis of monthly spreads and helping with organizing the budget presentation
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Lead analysis and responses to client inquiries
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Develop and submit monthly invoices for business unit contracts to ensure accurate and prompt payment with support from unit bookkeepers
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Actively involved with accounts receivable collections, inventory management and capital expenditure controls which all drive free cash flow
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Assists when needed with internal audit support and government audits
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Provides information for historical, current and future financial and statistical data
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Performs assigned special projects and analysis as needed by senior management
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. Requires at least 4 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience with progressive analytical responsibility
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Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance/accounting
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MBA or course work toward an MBA preferred
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The ability to adapt to new situations and work with senior management as well as prioritize multiple projects simultaneously is key
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Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
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Strong excel skills
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May require travel