FINANCE MANAGER - HYBRID

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,

Job summary

Compass Group USA, a premier dining and events provider, seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial oversight for a multi-site operation within a high-profile client account. You will partner with internal leadership and the client to drive profitability and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 3–4+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP (SAP) proficiency, with excellent communication skills for senior leadership presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting strongly preferred).
• 3–4+ years of experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience managing or auditing complex, multi-entity or multi-location operations.
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner supporting a high-profile client account with multiple locations and service lines.
• Analyze financial performance across sites and service lines with clear, actionable insights.
• Lead the monthly close process with accurate revenue recognition and cost allocation.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Partner with operational leadership to drive profitability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial results to client stakeholders during reviews.
• Oversee billing, cash flow, and working capital management including AR/DSO.
• Perform balance sheet reviews and reconciliations for financial integrity.
• Identify process improvements for reporting, controls, and transparency.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Sector Finance and Field Operations teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

US GAAP/IFRS

Multi-location ops

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• We have an opening for a FINANCE MANAGER position.
• Location: Note: online applications acceptedonly.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Requirement: Hybrid
• Pay Range: $115,000 to $130,000

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Job Summary

We are seeking a high-performing Finance Manager to lead financial oversight into a food service operation within a premier financial institution. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate as the finance lead for a multi-site, multi-service operation, partnering closely with both internal leadership and an external client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance partner supporting a high-profile client account with multiple locations and service lines
• Analyze financial performance across sites and service lines, delivering clear, actionable insights to operations and client stakeholders
• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and contract compliance
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with operational leadership to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance
• Prepare and present financial results and insights directly to client stakeholders as part of regular business reviews
• Oversee billing, cash flow, and working capital management, including AR and DSO performance
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting, controls, and financial transparency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Sector-level Finance and Field Operations teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting strongly preferred)
• 3-4+ years of experience, public accounting experience preferred
• Strong foundation in US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting
• Experience managing or auditing complex, multi-entity or multi-location operations
• Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for business partners
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership and clients

Associates at RestaurantAssociates 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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability 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.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.