Financial Controller

Compass Group Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Financial Controller in Ottawa. You will oversee financial processes, manage team performance, and develop strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance, along with 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience. This is a great opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive culture that prioritizes health and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience.
• Experience in the food service or retail industry considered an asset.
• Flexible, independent, and meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Support the company's initiatives in the department.
• Oversee the completion of required departmental reports.
• Initiate and maintain the annual budget process.
• Manage employees to meet operational needs.
• Encourage teamwork to maximize productivity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Team management

Financial analysis

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com . We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Levy Canada?

Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.

From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Financial Controllers, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

• Operations
  • Support the company's initiatives in the department
  • Show great attention to detail
  • Build and maintain solid relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, non-profit organizations and other Compass employees
  • Maintain positive relations with internal and external clients, and always respond promptly to their requests
  • Complete all projects on schedule and in a professional manner
• Monitoring
  • Oversee the completion of required departmental reports and the compilation of end-of-month reports
  • Initiate and maintain the annual budget process, quarterly and monthly forecasts
  • Ensure that employees follow Compass standards as outlined in the training manual and employee handbook
  • Effectively implement financial processes and systems to fulfil these responsibilities
  • Develop and put in place an action plan to meet financial goals
  • Oversee the entire payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable process
  • Closely monitor the accuracy of payroll information and deadlines for submission
  • Ensure that all sales reports and financial statements are accurate before disseminated
  • Clearly communicate financial results to the management team on a regular basis
  • Provide accurate and targeted financial analyses upon request
  • Review bank reconciliations
  • Review accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Prepare accounting information for internal and external audits
  • Perform any other related tasks, including data entry, payroll
• Team
  • Manage employees to meet operational needs
  • Use all performance management tools to provide constructive advice and comments to the team
  • Have a positive attitude towards members of the team
  • Encourage teamwork to maximize productivity and team morale
  • Organize regular meetings to ensure proper communication between the management team and department employees
  • Act as a mentor to department managers to develop their talents and leadership skills

Think you have what it takes to be our Financial Controllers? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

• University degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience
• Experience in the food service or retail industry (multi-site) considered an asset
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible, independent and meticulous

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.