Position: Chief Financial Officer (Vice President, Finance)
Reports to: President / CEO Corrections
Reporting directly to the President/CEO of Corrections, this strategic finance leader will serve as a trusted business partner across sales, business development, technology, and operations.
The ideal candidate will be both hands-on and visionary—capable of influencing cross-functional stakeholders while driving financial excellence. Aligned with our mission to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives, the CFO will champion finance’s core focus areas: capability development, reputational preservation, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. This role will be instrumental in achieving our financial goals of maximizing flexibility, optimizing returns, generating sustainable cash flow, and ensuring disciplined capital allocation.
Aramark’s Corrections line of business delivers innovative food and commissary solutions to correctional institutions across North America. With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and rehabilitation support, our Corrections team partners with federal, state, and local agencies to provide essential services that improve outcomes for the populations. We combine industry-leading expertise, technology, and a service-driven culture to help our clients achieve their mission.
Strategic Partnership & Planning
o Lead and support the strategic planning process in collaboration with corporate, functional, and business unit leaders.
o Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and leadership team, providing insights that drive long-term value creation and sustainable growth.
o Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial and operational objectives across a variety of industry contexts.
Financial Leadership & Decision Support
o Monitor and analyze financial performance, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable reporting to the President and sector leadership.
o Develop and maintain metric-driven financial models that support investment decisions and enforce economic discipline.
o Provide financial oversight and guidance on growth initiatives, including technology, sales, marketing, and operational strategies.
Operational Excellence & Integration
o Lead financial aspects of contract execution and M&A integration, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals.
o Drive efficiency and capability development within the finance function, supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
o Ensure appropriate capital allocation and support initiatives that maximize financial flexibility, optimize returns, and generate sustainable cash flow.
Talent & Team Development
o Champion talent development and succession planning within the finance team.
o Contribute to broader talent planning efforts across the sector, fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred AND 15+ years of progressive finance and business leadership experience, ideally across one or more of our core sectors.
• 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 is highly desirable: sports and entertainment, destinations, leisure, healthcare, collegiate, education, senior living, restaurants, food and beverage, or facilities.
Leadership Characteristics:
• Personal Leadership: We engage in our growth and learn from each other.
• People Leadership: We enable the growth of our team, peers, clients, and business partners.
• Customer Leadership: We empower our people to create experiences that matter.
• Business Leadership: We elevate the Aramark experience globally, through insight and innovation.
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .
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