FINANCE MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY

Job Summary

Join Compass Group North America — Be Part of a Transformational Partnership!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures all accounting activity within the account is performed accurately and completely
• Ensures all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard Company assets, including cash, inventory and accounts receivable
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts and resolves discrepancies
• Analyzes financial results including Key Performance Indicators for both internal and external use
• Understands contractual financial terms and obligations to ensure Chartwells compliance
• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Reviews weekly general ledger activity and prepares correcting entries as needed
• Participates in building proformas for new business and account retention
• Completes financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed
• Trains, mentors and develops all unit accounting and clerical staff and provides financial guidance to operational account managers
• Prepares and presents financial summaries for both internal and client leadership
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
• Food service accounting experience preferred
• A minimum of five years hands on experience required
• Experience supporting operations is strongly preferred
• Strong Excel analytic skills required
• Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
• Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners
• Strong communicator with ability to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models
• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel

Qualifications

• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Contact Information

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Background Screening

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