Title:  Associate Operations Finance Manager

About First Class Vending

First Class Vending, now part of Aramark Refreshments, has been Southern California’s leader in vending and micro-market solutions for over 30 years.

We deliver inspired break experiences through a full portfolio of snacks, coffee, tea, cold brew, and fresh food options, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Backed by Aramark’s national scale and expertise, our local team continues to create welcoming spaces where employees and guests can recharge, connect, and enjoy a true sense of community.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $75,000.00 to $95,000.00. 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 Description

The Assistant Finance Manager will support the objectives of the Finance department by leading and directing financial operations, labor and inventory controls, payroll, cash accountability, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit/collections. This position will oversee the finance and administrative functions to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, outstanding customer service, and continuous process improvement.

The Assistant Finance Manager will supervise and develop the finance and office staff while maintaining a strong internal control environment and supporting operational leadership. The role will also partner closely with Regional Finance leadership on compliance, organizational initiatives, and month-end close, projection, and flash.

This is a full-time, onsite position (Monday through Friday); remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

The ideal candidate will have a strong operational finance background, outstanding Excel skills, and a proven track record of financial leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial activities for the location, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll processing, inventory management, cash management, and expense management.
• Supervise and develop office and finance staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management to build a strong finance organization.
• Maintain a strong focus on providing outstanding internal and external customer service, including billing accuracy, compliance with contractual obligations, and timely/comprehensive collection of outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with operational leadership (District Managers and other functional leaders) to support financial reviews, operational initiatives, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate, standardize, and improve financial processes to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and operational effectiveness, utilizing standardization, simplification, and automation where possible.
• Maintain effective financial controls, ensure compliance with company financial and operational policies and procedures, and participate in internal/external audit activities as needed.
• Prepare and present relevant financial information for leadership meetings and support strategic decision-making.
• Proactively resolve financial issues and advance unresolved accounts or concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly analysis of outstanding debts and report any issues to AR Manager as needed. 
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation and enforcement of policies and procedures with regard to Credit Control Department
• Advance unresolved issues
• Any ad hoc duties that may arise

Note: Due to the nature of the business, additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, and supervising teams.
• Prior experience in a operational finance role is strongly preferred.
• Strong operational finance experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll, and inventory processes.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with analytical, reporting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent proficiency with Excel and experience with Oracle or other financial systems preferred.

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 you're 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.