CONTROLLER - LOS GATOS, CA

Compass Group USA; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Controller for one of our client locations in California. This in-office role (Monday–Friday) offers a pay range of $80,000 to $85,000 per year.

The successful candidate will bring robust cash handling, financial reporting and variance analysis experience to partner across departments and drive accurate close processes. You will oversee general ledger, balance sheet activity, forecasts and budgets, and payroll administration while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling, with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in foodservice or retail industry; POS experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all cash handling procedures
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial results for internal and external use
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Review of general ledger and balance sheet
• Resolve various accounting/reconciliation issues
• Prepare financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
• Payroll and Human Resources administration
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

• We are hiring immediately for a Controllerposition.
• Location: Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Requirement: In-office
• Pay Range: $80,000to $85,000

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

As Controller forone of our multi-facetedclient locations, the successful candidate should possess savvy business skills, be a highly motivated professional, with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all cash handling procedures
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial results for both internal and external use
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Review of general ledger and balance sheet
• Resolving various accounting/reconciliation issues
• Financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
• Payroll and Human Resources administration
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities, at least 3 years in a similar capacity
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
• Experience with sales analysis and reporting
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. POS experience a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.