Finance Manager — Hybrid, Multi-Site Finance Partner

Compass Group USA; Kennett Square (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Kennett Square, PA seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial oversight for a multi-site food service operation within a premier financial institution. This role partners with internal leadership and the client, blending FP&A, technical accounting, and strategic partnership.

The ideal candidate has a public accounting background and will manage budgeting, monthly close, and reporting across locations, driving profitability and robust controls in a hybrid work environment.

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.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership and clients.
• Food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for a high-profile client account with multiple locations and service lines.
• Analyze financial performance across sites and service lines, delivering 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.

Skills

US GAAP/IFRS

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Kennett Square, PA seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial oversight for a multi-site food service operation within a premier financial institution. This role partners with internal leadership and the client, blending FP&A, technical accounting, and strategic partnership.

The ideal candidate has a public accounting background and will manage budgeting, monthly close, and reporting across locations, driving profitability and robust controls in a hybrid work environment.