District Controller

Aramark

Madison, NJ(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Support, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Cash Management, Compensation Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Financial Trend Analysis, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Profit & Loss Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Revenue Growth, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Strategic Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Twitter, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Madison, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago

Job Description

As the District Controller, you will lead financial strategy, operational analysis, and business decision support across the district. The position partners closely with regional and unit leadership to evaluate performance trends, identify operational opportunities, and support actions that improve profitability, strengthen controls, and enhance client outcomes.

The role is responsible for comprehensive financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis, while also translating operational data into practical insights for field leaders. The District Controller will support internal and client-facing discussions by preparing clear reporting, highlighting key risks and opportunities, and recommending actions that align financial objectives with operational execution.

The District Controller is a key financial leader responsible for driving profitability through district-level financial planning, reporting, analysis, and operational support. This role supports district and unit leaders by reviewing P&L performance, labor and cost trends, cash flow, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital activity, and other operational drivers that influence financial results.

This position is remote-based, with periodic travel to district sites required for internal meetings, business reviews, operational walkthroughs, client-facing meetings, audits, and other account-support needs. Site visits are intended to strengthen partnership with operations, improve visibility into financial and operational performance, and support timely issue resolution.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $110,000.00. 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

  • Lead financial planning and analysis: Develop annual forecasts, budgets, projections, and reporting packages at both venue and unit levels, with a clear connection between financial results and operational performance drivers.
  • Provide district operational analysis support: Analyze sales, participation, labor, food cost, controllable expenses, cash trends, inventory, and other operating metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for district and unit leadership.
  • Drive financial accountability: Oversee cash flow, cash and banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and other key financial processes to support accurate results and strong internal controls.
  • Create financial reports and insights: Manage weekly, monthly, and annual reporting; convert financial and operational data into clear insights for corporate partners, regional leadership, operators, and clients as appropriate.
  • Support internal and client-facing meetings: Prepare financial summaries, business review materials, variance explanations, and operational insights for internal meetings, client reviews, and periodic on-site discussions.
  • Ensure compliance: Lead audits and ensure contract compliance, including cash, accounts payable, policy adherence, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance in partnership with internal auditors and operational leaders.
  • Develop and train teams: Support the financial development of finance and operations teams by reinforcing financial acumen, process discipline, reporting standards, and policy compliance.
  • Client communication: Partner with leadership on client communications related to systems, reporting, program changes, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with business and contractual objectives.
  • Support operations: Provide financial and operational guidance to unit leaders and work directly with the Regional leadership to support district goals, issue resolution, and performance improvement.
  • Drive growth: Develop pro formas, financial models, and decision-support analysis for new business, program changes, capital requests, and revenue growth opportunities.
  • Special projects: Lead regional and account-related initiatives as directed by Region Leadership, including process improvement, reporting standardization, and operational performance analysis projects.

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

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in AP/AR, payroll, financial reporting, operational analysis, and P&L management or relevant industry experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead financial strategies, improve margins, analyze operational performance, and drive profitability.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to present complex financial and operational information clearly to finance, operations, senior leadership, and clients.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel periodically for site visits, internal meetings, client-facing meetings, audits, operational reviews, and account support needs.
  • Ability to take initiative, identify process improvements, influence cross-functional teams, and lead change.
  • Willingness to work event-based hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to meet physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods during site visits or operational support.
  • Compliance with uniform requirements and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
  • As the District Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping financial discipline, strengthening operational visibility, supporting client partnerships, and driving sustained district performance.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience converting financial and operational data into actionable reporting and decision support.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial processes, including cash flow management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and profit and loss (P&L) management.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls, including audit, compliance, and SOX requirements.
  • Ability to evaluate operational trends and connect metrics such as sales, labor, cost of goods, inventory, participation, and controllable expenses to financial performance.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Company

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Aramark

We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.

Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.

Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.

Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.

To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.

We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.

Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.

We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.

The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1936
WEBSITE
https://www.aramark.com/