Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Establish and maintain control systems for financial accounting functions across the Salute portfolio, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial reports and internal control requirements.
• Compile and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operating information, analyzing performance against plan and identifying trends, variances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal contract financial requirements, Aramark standards of operation, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain all records and reports necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Uphold Aramark's Business Conduct Policy and ensure all financial activities adhere to company, corporate, and ethical standards.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead preparation of the annual operating budget across the Salute portfolio, coordinating with operations, contracts, and regional leadership.
• Manage monthly projection updates and the financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Aramark leadership.
• Investigate variances to plan and projections, analyze monthly trend reports, develop solutions, and communicate and implement corrective action plans.
• Provide financial cost control planning and analysis to support margin improvement and operational efficiency across all installations.

Contract Invoicing & Receivables

• Ensure contract compliance and create accurate biweekly and monthly client invoices in accordance with federal contract requirements.
• Track the collection of receivables and monitor outstanding balances, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Director to ensure financial documentation supports federal contract modifications, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA), and scope changes.

Payroll & Internal Controls

• Ensure proper payroll processing across the Salute portfolio, including vacation and time-off tracking, workers' compensation, and short- and long-term disability administration.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies promptly and ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Oversee internal controls related to cash, inventory, and equipment across the portfolio, implementing procedures that protect Aramark assets and minimize risk.

Operational Finance & Analytics

• Compile and review monthly financial and statistical data to perform analysis of operating metrics, comparing performance against targets to identify and correct operational inefficiencies.
• Support the Operational Excellence Director in developing KPI frameworks and financial performance dashboards that provide actionable insights to Salute leadership.
• Provide financial analysis support on major projects, capital investments, new installation openings, and business development proposals.
• Analyze monthly trend reports and develop data-driven recommendations to improve financial performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive financial experience, including AP/AR, payroll, P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial cost control analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial operations in a multi-site or geographically dispersed environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal contract financial compliance, including invoicing, cost reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage in a diverse, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity, and client service.

Prior Experience

• Military experience or military contract experience preferred - active duty, reserve, military spouse, or direct professional experience working with or within a military installation or federal contracting environment.
• Familiarity with the financial compliance requirements and operational structure of a DoD contracting environment is a strong plus.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) food service contracts or Government Food Service (GFS) financial management, including familiarity with federal invoicing requirements, cost reporting, and contract modifications.
• Direct experience supporting military contracts - including Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA), Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance, or federal payment platforms - is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal invoicing platforms, government payment systems, and DoD contract financial documentation requirements.
• Prior experience with Aramark, Sodexo, Compass, or a large managed services food service company.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional financial certification a plus.