Mobilization & Training Manager - RAFT

Mobilization And Training Manager - Destinations Raft

Location:

Fresno, CA, US, 93704 Career Area:
Corporate + Field Support

The Mobilization and Training Manager is a finance-focused leadership role responsible for driving financial readiness, controls, and launch execution for all Destinations new openings, transitions, and expansions. This hands-on position is accountable for day-one financial integrity and post-launch stabilization, ensuring locations are financially compliant, accurately set up, and fully prepared to operate within established financial standards. The role is part of RAFT (Reporting and Analytics Field Team) and partners closely with Finance, Operations, HR, and Support teams to align budgets, systems, reporting, staffing, and training prior to go-live.

The Mobilization and Training Manager owns finance mobilization planning, financial training delivery, and launch support, ensuring new and transitioning locations are operationally sound and financially disciplined from day one.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Destinations finance mobilizations, including new openings, transitions, and major operational changes, with accountability for financial readiness and compliance
• Own financial launch readiness planning, timelines, and deliverables, including system setup, reporting structures, controls, and go-live sign-off
• Develop and execute finance-focused training plans to prepare field leaders and teams on budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting expectations
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment of financial systems, chart of accounts, POS setup, labor models, and compliance requirements prior to launch
• Deliver on-site and virtual financial and operational finance training to support launch execution and post-go-live stabilization
• Monitor early-stage financial performance post-launch, identify risks or gaps, and provide targeted support to reinforce financial standards and accuracy
• Support field leadership in understanding P&L ownership, cost controls, revenue drivers, and financial accountability during mobilization and stabilization
• Maintain finance mobilization documentation, training materials, readiness checklists, and financial trackers
• Train, develop, and support field and finance partners on finance mobilization expectations, processes, and best practices
• Perform other related duties as directed by Finance leadership, with strong partnership across Operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in finance, accounting, business, hospitality, or operations
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting financial mobilizations, site launches, finance operations, or multi-unit environments
• Strong ability to translate financial concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-finance leaders
• Proven experience managing multiple launches or initiatives simultaneously in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with comfort presenting financial content
• Experience with Aramark financial and operational systems (PFS, GFF, SMS, Micros, Retail Pro) preferred
• Ability to travel extensively to support launches/trainings (25%–40% anticipated)

About Aramark:
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.