DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Job Summary

Working as the Operations Controller, you will oversee all the accounting and control functions of the food service contract at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. This includes all revenue and expense reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly financial reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and ensures accuracy of end to end management of the finance function at the account
• Provides strategic financial support to the operations to ensure that all opportunities for revenue generation and cost containment are identified and fully exploited in all areas of the business
• Analyzes and interprets financial results in order to assist and advise the General Manager and the Company Corporate Team
• Ensures compliance with the management agreement
• Maintains effective system and control procedures
• Prepares the financial statements within the time frames supplied in the corporate closing schedule and according to Company Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts
• Sends all invoices to clients in a timely manner
• Manages all AP & AR’s in an efficient manner
• Prepares timely and accurate sales, uses occupancy tax returns as well as any other external reports or returns as deemed necessary
• Ensures integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions
• Compiles and submits all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by the Company accurately within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate
• Reviews forecasts and budgets prepared by management team to ensure that the clients and Company Corporate Management are provided with guidelines of performance that are both reasonable and achievable

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Seven plus years business experience in similar position
• Microsoft Excel & Access application development experience helpful
• Powerful communication and presentation skills
• Microsoft Office
• Strong Access experience
• SAP GL, SAP Payroll