Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced
Operations Controller to serve as the financial leader for our premier St Louis Public Schools account. This role supports a large, complex, multi-cost center K-12 food service operation within a fast paced environment and is critical to ensuring strong financial performance, controls, and transparency.
Partnering closely with operational leadership, the
Operations Controller oversees all accounting and financial activity for the account, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and compliance. This leader must be able to clearly articulate financial results and insights to managers and key stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable guidance that supports informed decision-making and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversees all cash handling procedures
- Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
- Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use
- Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
- Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
- Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
- Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
- Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution
- Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
- Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of (5) five years' experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
- Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry preferred, foodservice operations experience a plus
- Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
- Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
- Experience with POS systems and cash
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Apply to Chartwells Schools today!Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Req ID: Chartwells K12
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