Job Description

Salary: 120,000-130,000

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit

Job Summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is looking to hire a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the accounting and finance activity for New England area universities supported by Chartwells. You will also be assisting the Divisional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region. You will take charge of accuracy, internal controls, financial analysis, and strategic planning. This role is based in New England and expecting 10% travel within the area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures all accounting activity within the Region is performed accurately and completely

• Ensures all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard Company assets, including cash, inventory and accounts receivable

• Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts and resolves discrepancies

• Analyzes financial results including Key Performance Indicators for both internal and external use

• Understands contractual financial terms and obligations to ensure Chartwells compliance

• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities

• Reviews weekly general ledger activity and prepares correcting entries as needed

• Participates in building proformas for new business and account retention

• Completes financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed

• Trains, mentors and develops all unit accounting and clerical staff and provides financial guidance to operational account managers

• Prepares and presents financial summaries for both internal and client leadership

• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

• Travel expected at 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred

• Food service accounting experience preferred

• A minimum of five years hands on experience required

• Experience supporting operations is strongly preferred

• Strong Excel analytic skills required

• Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses

• Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners

• Strong communicator with ability to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel

• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models

• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships

• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel

• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

• Must reside in New England within 2-3 hours of driving to main accounts in the area

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12  are 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 for paid time off benefits information.

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