Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities

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.

Training & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Facilitate ongoing financial training for Salute operations managers, building financial acumen and ensuring consistent understanding of budgeting, cost control and reporting expectations.

Partner closely with the Vice President of Operations, regional leadership and Aramark’s corporate finance and accounting teams to ensure aligned financial execution.

Provide clear, accurate and timely financial communication to senior Salute leadership and Aramark corporate stakeholders.

Support cross‑functional projects by gathering and analyzing detailed financial information and presenting findings to leadership.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or 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…