Regional Operations Controller

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

Job summary

Compass-Group in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a Regional Operations Controller to lead finance for Food Service and Retail sectors. You will partner with senior leaders, oversee monthly reporting, strengthen internal controls, and guide budgeting and forecasting processes to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent asset, a Bachelor's in finance or accounting, 7+ years in accounting/finance and 3+ years in management, plus advanced Excel and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Cost accounting knowledge and analytical capabilities.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly reporting metrics, including dashboards and analysis reports.
• Lead location accounting departments to maintain and enhance internal controls.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial storytelling.
• Provide business decision support and partner with departments on initiatives.
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team; ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in finance/accounting

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

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, motivate 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

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