Regional Accountant and Business Analyst in Wisconsin

We are adding a detail oriented, dynamic K-12 Regional Accountant to our growing team!   Do you Love numbers?  Do you want to be in a role that can change the world? This role is for you!   Salary Range: $65,000-$90,000
This role is all about analysis and connecting with our customers to ensure their and Taher's financial needs are met.  With a greater concentration on financial oversight of multiple units financial performance, you have direct involvement and engagement with our field. As a member of the Operations  team and Finance Team, the Regional Account is a key business partner in our organization.  

Financial Reporting:

Weekly Reports: You gather financial information for a "flash" report received from the units with the responsibility of ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of those reports.

 

* Monitor net income, meal counts, participation rates, food and labor metrics, purchasing activity, inventory levels relative to target.

* Close communication with Unit Directors, DMs, VPs CFO, and Controller on operating trends, questions, inaccuracies, or performance inconsistencies that may be affecting profitability

* Results are summarized and reported up to the management team, noting areas of concern, actionable items, and deviation from budgeted results.

  Monthly Operating Statements:   * Full oversight of the completion and accuracy of the monthly Operating Statement. 
* Track timeliness of Month End Reporting 
* Verify meal counts and/or other key data used for:
* Invoicing our clients
* Preparation of the monthly Operating Statement.
* Timely communication with unit Directors, DMs and VP of the Region
* Recommendation if unit should be considered for the "Triage List"   Portfolio Review:

* Weekly:
   -Review results with the Units, DM, VP
   -Hub Team meeting with Hub members, CFO, Controller to review, exchange ideas, problem solve, build team culture.

* Quarterly:
   -Full, in-depth review of portfolio 
   -Assist the DMs in preparing a written summary or recap of the portfolio 
Business Improvements, Operational Engagement:
   -Communications with Business Units
   -Daily calls to units or DM's 
   -Coaching
   -Identify, discuss key items or solutions to optimize financial performance.
   -On-site visits as necessary (2-3 times per month or as directed)
   -Inventory management & targets   Invoicing & Accounts Receivable: Responsible for the verification of billing data, preparation of invoice, sending to clients, and timely collection.
   -Verification process to include schools (client), unit Directors, DM, or lead A/R person.
   -Timely invoicing of clients
   -Monitor the A/R Aging report, placing timely calls with invoices approaching past due dates.
   -Timely research and resolution of any issues, questions or discrepancies raised by the client.
   -Year-End billing   Various Other Administrative/Accounting:
   -Setting up monthly budgets for each unit for the year ahead.
   -Web Based Accounting training
   -Master List of Client & Billing Information
   -Performs additional related duties as defined by leadership   Who We Are:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned, and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint.

Customers choose Taher for its chef-developed recipes created from natural and sustainable local sources, and for delivering the latest in culinary trends and operational resources to provide outstanding food options for our guests. Taher maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies. Qualifications

• Accounting background preferred
• K-12 Food Service leadership experience preferred
• Ability to train on the importance and function of the financial portion of the business
• Degree in accounting or business a plus
• Maintaining accurate and detailed analysis of financial results by business unit
• Coordinate and run account billing monthly
• Analysis of day to day, month to month and year over year business
• Passion for numbers
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to travel to various locations as required
• Contingent upon passing a background check

  EOE/AA