Title: Regional Finance Manager
Chicago, IL, US, 60139
Job Description
The Regional Finance Manager (RFM) plays a key leadership role in supporting financial operations across a multi-site, matrixed region. This position provides coverage for Finance Managers and Regional Finance Directors, leads onboarding and training, supports acquisitions, and drives financial performance through analysis, planning, and process improvement. The ideal candidate excels in both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, helping elevate the financial acumen and operational success of market centers across the region.
This is a remote position, with preference to those who live in the Central/Midwest. The preferred major cities are Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Moline, and St. Louis.
While remote, this position has in-office days and up to 75% travel.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership Coverage & Support
- Serve as the primary backup to the Regional Finance Director (RFD) during PTO, vacation, or other absences.
- Provide interim coverage for open Finance Manager (FM) positions across the region.
- Participate actively in regional leadership meetings and financial reviews.
- Formally and informally lead and manage Finance Managers.
Onboarding & Training
- Lead onboarding and continuous development of new Finance Managers.
- Provide hands-on training on core systems, reporting tools, and operational procedures.
- Act as a regional resource for training refreshers and upskilling initiatives.
Acquisition & Expansion Integration
- Lead financial onboarding for newly acquired market centers, including system setup and integration (banking, payroll, Global Field Financials, etc.)
- FM training and transition support.
- Regional alignment and compliance assurance.
Performance Management & Market Center Support
- Provide deep-dive financial analysis and turnaround support to underperforming market centers.
- Works with existing Finance Manager and District Manager to aid in conducting root cause analysis of revenue shortfalls and cost variances; develops tools and action plans to close gaps.
- Partner with field leaders on execution of pricing initiatives (PI) and margin improvement strategies.
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
- Lead AP reconciliation and accrual accuracy reviews across the region.
- Provide AR leadership to improve collections in underperforming market centers.
- Guidance to the National and Key Account teams on non-standard procedures for successful field execution
Planning, Forecasting, & Close Support
- Assist in the preparation of AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and MOR (Monthly Operating Review) presentations.
- Partner in monthly close, projection, and budgeting processes at both the market center and regional levels.
- Provide support to the RFD in conducting of DM Health Checks across the region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ progressive finance experience, preferably in a multi-site or operationally complex environment.
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
- Strong Excel and financial system proficiency; experience with ERP and FP&A tools preferred.
- Exceptional communication, training, and cross-functional leadership skills.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago