Finance Director Regional - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Finance Director within our LifeWorks portfolio. to guide and supervise the strategic financial direction of the business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for forecasting, reporting, cash management, and financial analysis, in partnership with operational leadership to guide the strategic financial direction of the business. This role also involves managing the regional finance staff to ensure accurate and timely financial information and strategic insights.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $150,000.00 to $175,000.00. 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. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

•    Partner with the Regional Vice President and operational team to drive results in achieving the Region’s financial and operational objectives
•    Financial oversight of new business and retentional proposals from bid to contract execution
•    Ownership of budget, projection, and financial closing processes for the Region portfolio
•    Develops, delivers, and drives solutions to overcome business challenges to consistently achieve financial commitments
•    Develop cash flows and scenario analyses that drive clarity in Executive decision-making for contract negotiations, renewals, and new business pursuits
•    Conducts ongoing training sessions for regional staff and operations team regarding financial procedures and other relevant initiatives
•    Position is responsible for ensuring data integrity, best practices and ongoing compliance with internal and external controls.

Work situations vary and require development, analysis, interpretation and implementation of policies, practices and procedures. Position works closely with senior managers across all functions to strengthen internal controls, optimize company growth and profitability.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.
•    10+ years of progressively responsible finance / accounting experience is required.
•    Prior experience leading and developing a staff required.
•    Proven experience in the hospitality industry is highly desirable.
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Proficiency in financial software and tools. 
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, dyn