CONTROLLER
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Job overview
Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Controller for a multi-faceted client location in Pittsburgh. The role oversees cash handling, accounting reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, inventory and cost control, and payroll and human resources administration. The posting prefers a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent professional experience and requires accounting experience in foodservice or retail.
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Full job description
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Position Title: CONTROLLER
Reports To: GENERAL MANAGER
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO
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
As Controller for one of our multi-faceted client locations, the successful candidate should possess savvy business skills, be a highly motivated professional, with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for all cash handling procedures
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Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
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Analyze financial results for both internal and external use
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Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
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Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
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Review of general ledger and balance sheet
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Resolving various accounting/reconciliation issues
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Financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
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Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
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Payroll and Human Resources administration
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Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred , or equivalent professional experience
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities, at least 3 years in a similar capacity
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Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
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Experience with sales analysis and reporting
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Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
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Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. POS experience a plus
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Strong analytical and organizational skills
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.c
Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Parental Leave
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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/
How this job compares
Set against the 777 open Controller jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–90K/yr
- US median$130–174K/yr304 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $85K, is 43% below the US median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Controller salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 34 open Controller jobs in Pennsylvania and 777 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Controller postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (604 postings).
- Education
- 411 of the 777 open Controller jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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