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ASSOCIATE CONTROLLER - Campus Dining Operations- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY - Waco, TX

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$60–70K/yr
Location
WACO, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Chartwells Higher Education seeks an Associate Finance Controller for campus dining at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The role advises on day-to-day operations and financial performance across multiple foodservice locations, manages and reports location finances, and works with leadership on action plans. The ideal candidate is an expert in bookkeeping, finance, and accounting as they relate to internal controls and food-and-beverage financial results.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bookkeeping, nice to haveFinance, nice to haveAccounting, nice to haveRevenue Control, nice to haveCash Handling, nice to haveFoodservice Accounting, nice to haveFinancial Statement Preparation, nice to haveMetric Reporting, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveForecasting, nice to haveCash Flow Analysis, nice to haveProcess Planning, nice to haveFinancial Analysis, nice to haveSales Analysis, nice to havePoint of Sale, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveCommunication, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveRelationship Management, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveIntegrity, nice to haveEthical Behavior, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Equivalent Experience, nice to have2 Years Revenue Control and Cash Handling Experience, nice to haveFoodservice or Retail Accounting Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Location: On Campus - Baylor University- WACO, TX

Salary: $60,000-70,000

Other Forms of Compensation: 401K Match, Best in Class Benefits, Paid Time Off, FREE PARKING

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated individual for the role of ASSOCIATE FINANCE CONTROLLER (hospitality) on the CAMPUS DINING team at BAYLOR UNIVERSITY in Waco, TX. In this role, you will advise on the day-to-day operations and financial success of multiple foodservice locations on the campus. You will ensure the accurate management and reporting of the location’s finances while working with the Chartwells leadership team to develop action plans to continually drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Bookkeeping, Finance and Accounting and how these relate to internal controls and financial results in a Food and Beverage P&L account.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintains banks and accountability of cash transactions on a daily basis

  • Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity

  • Reviews general ledger and balance sheet

  • Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues

  • Assists with monthly, quarterly, annual reports, including monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution

  • Prepares daily deposits, credit card and cash reports

  • Maintains inventory and cost control procedures

  • Oversees Payroll and Human Resources administration

  • Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

  • A minimum of two years of experience with revenue control and cash handling responsibilities

  • Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus

  • Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses

  • Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information

  • Experience with sales analysis and reporting

  • Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships

  • Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

  • Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,141 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–70K/yr
  • Texas median$93–142K/yr162 salary ranges
  • US median$95–140K/yr2,610 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $65K, is 46% below the Texas median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 402 open Accounting jobs in Texas and 5,141 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,828 postings).
Education
2,537 of the 5,141 open Accounting jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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