Finance Manager

Salute Hospitality is a distinguished dining solutions provider dedicated exclusively to supporting the military community. American owned and mission ready, Salute Hospitality caters to service members, their families, and base communities across the nation. Their commitment to wellness is deeply embedded in every aspect of their operations, from the thoughtfully designed menus crafted to foster strength, energy, and endurance to chefs who view every meal as an integral part of their service. This dedication reflects the company’s core values of capability, readiness, and a commitment to supporting those who serve throughout their full journey.

Salute Hospitality operates under the umbrella of Aramark’s Salute program, a leading brand in military and defense food services. Aramark itself is a global leader in food, facility management, and uniform services, serving millions of customers daily across 15 countries. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive work environment rooted in service and united by a strong purpose to positively impact its partners, communities, and the planet. Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination are key components of Aramark’s ethos, ensuring fairness and respect for all employees.

The Finance Manager role within the Salute program is a critical senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all financial management activities relating to the company’s military and defense contracts across U.S. military installations nationwide. This multifaceted role requires expert oversight of financial accounting, reporting, forecasting, and compliance to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in a complex federal contracting environment.

As a Finance Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Operations, regional management teams, and Aramark’s corporate finance personnel to enforce robust financial controls, drive profitability, and ensure strict adherence to federal contract requirements and company standards. The position also plays a key role as a financial educator, empowering operations managers at various installations with the financial knowledge and tools necessary to maintain best practices consistently.

Your responsibilities will encompass a broad financial spectrum, including maintaining internal controls, delivering timely and accurate financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, contract invoicing, accounts receivable management, payroll processing, and operational finance analytics. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage cash flow, and oversee payroll administration while protecting company assets through effective control measures.

Furthermore, the Finance Manager supports strategic decision-making by analyzing financial trends and operational metrics to identify opportunities for margin improvement and cost control. This role is vital in supporting business development initiatives, new installation openings, and capital investment projects through detailed financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with an MBA preferred. You will have at least five years of progressive financial experience, including deep knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, payroll, P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in multi-site or geographically dispersed environments. Experience working with federal contracts, especially within Defense Department food service contracts and compliance requirements, is highly valued.

This role demands exceptional communication skills to present complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, diverse environment with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and client service is essential.

Aramark is committed to your professional development, offering a career fostering talent growth, passion, and empowerment. If you seek a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a mission-focused organization serving those who serve us, this Finance Manager role at Salute Hospitality provides an engaging platform to make a meaningful impact and excel in your financial leadership career.