Aramark

Chief Financial Officer – Corrections

Aramark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and support the strategic planning process in collaboration with corporate, functional, and business unit leaders
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and leadership team, providing insights that drive long-term value creation and sustainable growth
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial and operational objectives across a variety of industry contexts
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable reporting to the President and sector leadership
  • Develop and maintain metric-driven financial models that support investment decisions and enforce economic discipline
  • Provide financial oversight and guidance on growth initiatives, including technology, sales, marketing, and operational strategies
  • Lead financial aspects of contract execution and M&A integration, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals
  • Drive efficiency and capability development within the finance function, supporting continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ensure appropriate capital allocation and support initiatives that maximize financial flexibility, optimize returns, and generate sustainable cash flow
  • Champion talent development and succession planning within the finance team
  • Contribute to broader talent planning efforts across the sector, fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive finance and business leadership experience
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Demonstrated success in driving business growth and delivering financial results in complex, matrixed environments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trust and consensus at the executive level
  • Experience leading and developing large, decentralized teams
  • Deep understanding of financial statements, capital allocation, and cash flow management
  • Industry experience in one or more of the following areas: sports and entertainment, destinations, leisure, healthcare, collegiate, education, senior living, restaurants, food and beverage, or facilities.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial modelingfinancial analysiscapital allocationcash flow managementcontract executionM&A integrationfinancial oversightmetric-driven decision makingbusiness growth strategiesoperational strategies
Soft skills
influence without authorityrelationship buildingcommunication skillstrust buildingconsensus buildingtalent developmentsuccession planningleadershipcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBA or equivalent advanced degree