Regional Operations Controller

Compass Group Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health, Vision & Dental

Mental Health & Wellness

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Regional Operations Controller to drive financial leadership across our Canadian food service and retail operations. The role focuses on monthly reporting, cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support.

The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders, build strong teams, and oversee internal controls while advancing performance metrics and business insights. A CPA is an asset, with extensive accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years accounting/finance experience and 3+ years management experience.
• Cost accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities and project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to be a trusted advisor to business leadership.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly reporting metrics, including dashboards and analyses.
• Lead location accounting departments to maintain internal controls and provide guidance.
• Improve business performance and support decision making and financial management.
• Develop and manage budgeting and forecasting processes; compile information and develop financial stories.
• Provide business decision support and guide ongoing business initiatives across departments.
• Recruit, hire and lead a high-performing team delivering management accounts and key value drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Regional Operations Controller, We Would Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Develop a dynamic partnership with the senior leadership responsible for Food Service and Retail in a sector
• Develop and prepare monthly reporting metrics, including dashboards and analysis reports.
• Lead/support location accounting departments to maintain and enhance internal controls; provide guidance and leadership
• Lead effort to improve business performance, supporting decision making and guiding financial management
• Develop and manage the appropriate top down and bottom up budgeting and forecasting processes: compile the information, manage the assumptions and develop the financial story
• Provide business decision support: evaluate options, develop and validate business cases against new projects and strategic initiatives, support business initiatives. Partner with the various departments to provide financial structure, context and guidance to on-going business initiatives
• Recruit, select, hire and on-board the best talent; lead, coach, motive and retain a team of high performing employees that are capable of delivering results by owning, explaining, critiquing and improving the management accounts, key value drivers and associated departmental reporting
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements

Role

Think you have what it takes to be the Regional Operations Controller? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here is how we will know you will be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field, CPA designation is an asset
• 7+ years of Accounting/Finance experience & 3+ years management experience
• Cost accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities and experience, project leadership skills
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done; be viewed as a trusted advisor of business leadership
• Proven ability to operate under pressure, to manage competing priorities and meet deliverables
• Advanced MS Excel experience & SAP experience
• Demonstrated collaborative thinking, ability to build cross-functional approaches and consensus. At the same time, you need to be able to establish a unique point of view
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) skills
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

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. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative 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. 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 are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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