ASSOCIATE CONTROLLER - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Associate Controller

Working as an Associate Controller for Chartwells Higher Ed at American University in Washington, DC, you will be responsible for all financial reporting and analysis for the account. You will manage the POS System and employee payroll. You will be responsible for maintaining client and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains banks and accountability of cash transactions on a daily basis
• Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Reviews general ledger and balance sheet
• Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, annual reports, including monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
• Prepares daily deposits, credit card and cash reports
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
• Oversees Payroll and Human Resources administration
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of two years of experience with revenue control and cash handling responsibilities
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Experience with sales analysis and reporting
• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits including 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, and personal leave.