ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER - CHARLOTTE, NC

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through its Canteen brand, seeks an Assistant Regional Controller to oversee financial operations for multiple North Region facilities in Charlotte, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls.

The role partners with senior operations leadership, leads a team of accounting professionals, and drives performance through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Multi-unit or multi-location experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience with remote or dispersed teams preferred.
• Experience partnering with senior operational leaders for strategic financial guidance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, revenue recognition.
• Experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and advanced Excel.
• Analytical, organized, and detail oriented with strong problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to build cross-functional relationships.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% within the North Region.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations for multiple North Region facilities with accurate reporting and controls.
• Manage client billing, accounts receivable, and collections with operations teams.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, variances, risks, and opportunities; provide recommendations.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for regional and corporate leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in GAAP compliance.
• Partner with regional operations leadership to drive financial performance and cost management.
• Oversee payroll accounting, labor reporting, and related compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and adherence to accounting policies.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Financial analysis

ERP platforms

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial reporting systems

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ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER - CHARLOTTE, NC

Position Title: ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER

Pay Grade: 16

Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS ELIGIBLE

Fresh & Ready Food Group is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

The Assistant Regional Controller oversees financial operations for multiple North Region facilities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. As a key financial partner to the Senior Vice President of Operations – North, this role provides financial analysis, operational insights, and strategic recommendations to drive business performance.

This position leads a team of five accounting professionals, including remote staff, with responsibility for talent development, accountability, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong accounting expertise, multi-site financial management experience, and the ability to influence operational leaders through effective financial guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead financial operations for multiple North Region facilities, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls.

Manage client billing, accounts receivable, and collections in partnership with operations teams.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.

Analyze financial results, budget variances, trends, risks, and opportunities; provide recommendations to improve performance.

Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for regional and corporate leadership.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning in compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Partner with regional operations leadership to drive financial performance, cost management, labor optimization, and business decision‑making.

Oversee payroll accounting, labor reporting, reconciliations, and related compliance efforts.

Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Minimum 2-4 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Preferably within a multi-unit experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of leadership experience, including direct supervision and development of accounting or finance professionals; experience managing remote or geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple locations, regions, or business units and partnering with senior operational leaders to provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, revenue recognition.
• Experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Availability to travel approximately 10–20% within the North Region to support multiple facilities, conduct site visits, participate in operational meetings, and strengthen partnerships with regional leadership.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.