Unit Controller​/Operations Finance Analyst - Chicago Public Schools

Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst – Chicago Public Schools

Requisition #: 648526

Location:

Chicago, IL 60642

As the Unit Controller/Operations Finance Analyst, you support accounting objectives while partnering with operating departments on forecasting, inventory controls, analysis, auditing, and operational support for food service at Chicago Public Schools.

• Record daily meals and perform weekly reconciliation against the POS system.
• Analyze meal trends, food cost per meal, and direct expenses to identify top and bottom performers and improvement opportunities.
• Lead accounts payable including vendor invoice processing, monthly vendor statement reviews to ensure expenses are processed or accrued, and maintenance of new vendor and item setup.
• Analyze and compare monthly and quarterly results, metrics and key performance indicators against plan and other benchmarks.
• Support the Finance Director in developing the annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepare commodity reports twice a month for fiscal month‑end and client billing.
• Assist Inventory Manager with physical monthly counts at sites and prepare month‑end inventory reports for field management review.
• Maintain all files and documentation to a high standard.
• Perform or compile ad‑hoc analyses as the need arises.
• Advance unresolved issues.

Note: This role requires being on site in Chicago, IL. Due to the nature of the business additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field with 3‑6 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous FP&A and accounting experience a must.
• Detail‑oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to adjust priorities to meet timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation: Salary range $75,000‑$85,000.

Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, work/life resources; retirement savings plans such as 401(k); paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. (Benefits vary by location.)

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.