Own and lead the month-end close process, including deep variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior periods, with clear insights and action plans Drive weekly and monthly performance reviews across food, labor, and direct costs, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across locations Conduct advanced root cause analysis on revenue, cost drivers, and EBIT performance, and translate findings into operational recommendations Provide financial leadership and oversight to unit bookkeepers and finance support teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls Act as a strategic business partner to Operations leadership, influencing decisions that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth Lead financial performance reviews tied to contract compliance, key metrics, and client expectations, ensuring accountability across stakeholders Develop and deliver financial training and guidance to operations leaders, improving financial acumen and ownership at the site level Lead financial components of client interactions, including quarterly business reviews, budget presentations, and performance discussions Support new business initiatives, contract renewals, and retention efforts through financial modeling, proformas, and scenario analysis Own the monthly forecasting and projection process, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and accountability across business units Lead the annual planning and budgeting process, including target setting, financial modeling, and executive-level presentations Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from clients and senior leadership, providing clear and actionable insights Oversee billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual terms Drive improvements in cash flow through oversight of accounts receivable, inventory controls, and capital expenditure management Partner with internal audit and external stakeholders on audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of findings Track, analyze, and report on contract modifications and financial impacts Develop executive-level reporting and ad hoc analysis to support senior leadership decision-making Provide forward-looking insights using historical, current, and predictive financial data Lead or support high-impact financial initiatives and special projects as directed by senior leadership Qualifications 6 years of progressive finance/accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of financial strategy and business partnership Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification strongly preferred Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial data into business decisions Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and clients High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems Education