Operations and Accounting Analyst

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences

Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Position:Finance and Operation Business Partner

Location: Dakota Dunes, SD

Job :3932

# of Openings:2

Finance and Operation Business Partner

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Position based out of our General Office in Dakota Dunes, SD

At Lunchtime Solutions, our success is built on Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, Customer Focus, and our Drive to Improve
. We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Finance and Operation Business Partner to support our financial and operational performance through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, pricing analysis, and process improvement.

This role serves as a key partner to Operations, Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Leadership by providing accurate financial insights, maintaining operational metrics, supporting customer billing and inventory processes, and helping ensure informed business decisions. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments.

• Lead and support annual operational budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial plans for existing business RFPs and new business opportunities.
• Create pricing tools and financial models that support strategic decision-making.
• Provide analysis and reporting to support operational and financial goals.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze key operational metrics such as participation, labor productivity, inventory, and financial performance.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data across multiple systems.
• Partner with operational leaders to answer questions and provide actionable insights.

• Support month-end close activities, including billing, inventory valuation, and account reconciliations.
• Review customer billing documentation and superintendent reports for accuracy.
• Monitor financial guarantees and assist with forecasting and accrual estimates.
• Investigate discrepancies and work across departments to resolve issues efficiently.

• Assist with software implementations, reporting enhancements, and system improvements.
• Support training and adoption of new processes and technology tools.
• Help streamline workflows and develop solutions that improve efficiency and data accuracy.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate financial information clearly.
• Experience with financial and operational systems such as Sage, Prophix, BOSS, payroll systems, or similar platforms preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the field preferred

We're passionate about making a difference in the schools and communities we serve. As an Finance and Operation Business Partner
, you'll play a vital role in helping our teams make informed decisions, improve performance, and deliver exceptional results for our customers. And enjoy these benefits:

• Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
• Work life balance with…