Senior Finance Manager - Cleveland District - Aramark Sports & Entertainment

Job Description

The Senior Finance Manager will be a key team leader and directly accountable for the operating and accounting controls of the locations assigned.   This role will be available to work event-based hours, provide supervision, direction and maintain visible supportive leadership presence. The Sr. Finance Manager will work directly with management team and regional finance directors to enforce accounting procedures, implement internal controls, and develop financial analytics aimed at maximizing efficiency and profitability. The role is expected to ensure managers and other team members are informed of key performance indicators and trained on reporting requirements. The Sr. Finance manager will have direct oversight for preparation of the financial statements, including Operating Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement. The Sr. Finance Manager is expected to be proficient in generally accepted accounting controls and have command of the financial statements and over the internal control environment.   

Job Responsibilities

?    Develop and elevate finance team and operations management with coaching and training
?    Provide frequent communication with management team and RFD identifying areas in need of improvement that will impact business results and setting priorities for performance
?    Meet or exceed compliance with all accounting and financial reporting requirements of the business
?    Deliver detailed explanations of key variances between targets and actual results
?    Support S&E growth opportunities by assisting with proforma builds and opening new accounts
?    Develop analytical tools to help operators evaluate their business with the aim to achieve or exceed business targets
?    Be accountable and have command of assets and liabilities related to business including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash & Banking, Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditures
?    Assist as needed Regional Finance Directors initiatives and related responsibilities

In addition the role will

?    Effectively use deliberate influence strategies to impact, shape or re-direct behavior of other team members without formal authority
?    Lead presentations and provide effectively written business correspondence
?    Articulate the business trends and correlate results against management behaviors
?    Take initiative to identify changes required and effectively implement process improvements

Qualifications

?    Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting/ MBA preferred
?    Minimum 7+ years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
?    Budgeting, forecasting, financial cost control planning & analysis and monthly reporting experience is a must
?    Demonstrate ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential
?    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 Office, data provisioning and management skills required.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.