DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - LONG ISLAND, NY

Compass Group, North America; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

CulinArt Sector is hiring a Divisional Operations Controller to oversee all accounting and control functions for the Stony Brook University food service account in New York. You will handle revenue/expense reporting, AP/AR, and monthly financial reporting per policy.

You will provide strategic financial support to operations, analyze results for senior leadership, and ensure timely, accurate financial statements and compliance with the closing schedule and GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Seven+ years business experience in similar position
• Microsoft Excel & Access application development experience helpful
• Powerful communication and presentation skills
• Microsoft Office, Strong Access experience, SAP GL, SAP Payroll
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Receives and ensures accuracy of end to end management of the finance function at the account
• Provides strategic financial support to the operations to maximize revenue and contain costs
• Analyzes financial results to assist VP of Operations and Corporate Team
• Ensures compliance with the management agreement and GAAP
• Maintains effective system and control procedures
• Prepares financial statements per closing schedule and company policies
• Ensures timely invoicing and manages AP/AR
• Prepares timely sales and occupancy tax returns and external reports
• Ensures integrity of computerized data processing functions
• Submits budgets and forecasts and analyzes variances for improvements
• Reviews forecasts and budgets to guide performance expectations

Skills

Seven+ years experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Access

SAP GL

SAP Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

CulinArt Sector

• We are hiring immediately for a Divisional Operations Controller position.

• Location : Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Monday - Friday

• Requirement : On-site Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

• Pay Range : $95,000 to $105,000

Founded in 1969, CulinArt manages more than 250 dining facilities for corporations, law and financial services firms, independent schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, long-term care facilities and a variety of events & entertainment destinations across the country. Our mission is to be the industry leader in providing the highest quality dining service to our clients and guests while striving to provide maximum career opportunities for all of our team members. Our success lies in our ability not merely to adapt but to revitalize and transform our services continually, pioneering the cutting-edge and unconventional. CulinArt’s extremely diverse clientele, that includes many Fortune 500 businesses and esteemed educational institutions, affords great opportunities for career-advancing within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Job Summary

Working as the Divisional Operations Controller, you will oversee all the accounting and control functions of the food service contract at Stony Brook University, New York. This includes all revenue and expense reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly financial reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and ensures accuracy of end to end management of the finance function at the account

• Provides strategic financial support to the operations to ensure that all opportunities for revenue generation and cost containment are identified and fully exploited in all areas of the business

• Analyzes and interprets financial results in order to assist and advise the Vice President of Operations and the Company Corporate Team

• Ensures compliance with the management agreement

• Maintains effective system and control procedures

• Prepares the financial statements within the time frames supplied in the corporate closing schedule and according to Company Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts

• Ensures all invoices are sent to clients in a timely manner

• Ensures all AP & AR’s are managed in an efficient manner

• Prepares timely and accurate sales, uses occupancy tax returns as well as any other external reports or returns as deemed necessary.

• Ensures integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions

• Ensures that all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by the Company are accurately compiled and submitted within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate

• Reviews forecasts and budgets prepared by management team to ensure that the clients and Company Corporate Management are provided with guidelines of performance that are both reasonable and achievable

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

• Seven plus years business experience in similar position

• Microsoft Excel & Access application development experience helpful

• Powerful communication and presentation skills

• Microsoft Office, Strong Access experience, SAP GL, SAP Payroll

• The individual must possess a demonstrated ability to manage multiple task & priorities, have strong organizational skills, and produce consistently accurate work

• Team Player and motivator, detail oriented, forward thinking, creative, ability to work under strict deadlines and maintain and a consistently stable work environment

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/AD

• Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Culinart.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Culinart.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

CulinArt maintains a drug-free workplace.