Controller - University of Michigan

2 days ago

Ann Arbor, MI, United States Levy Sector Full-time

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Salary: $70,000- $80,000

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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levys diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

The Controller is part of the locations leadership team responsible for managing all financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for University of Michigan. They act as a strategic partner to University of Michigan leadership, providing financial insights to drive profitability, while ensuring compliance with Levy standards.

  • Subject Matter Expert: Controller services as the location SME on financial completion, financial targets and financial awareness
  • Financial Reporting & Close: manage monthly and annual close process for the location, including but not limited to monthly commission or profit share calculation & payments, various balance sheet reconciliations, and Event Sales Summaries
  • Forecasting: At minimum re-forecasted financials semi-monthly
  • Financial Analysis: perform profitability analysis and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to locations management
  • Budget: leads locations budgeting process completing once yearly
  • Compliance: support an environment of strong controls and assist other disciplines with best practices and Levy policies
  • Strategic Support: partner with location managers to advise on operational strategies, cost improvements and investment through creating new reporting and/or utilizing established Levy tools, including training department managers on basic financial acumen
  • Ad Hoc as assigned by leadership, including but not limited to operational event support

Skills and Experience

  • 6 + years in a Finance/Accounting role or education equivalent
  • Food & Beverage Experience preferred Restaurants and/or Hospitality
  • High level of Excel literacy
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule
  • Ability to hold active state liquor license where state laws are applicable

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At Levy, team = family. And well always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace