FINANCE MANAGER - KENNETT SQUARE, PA - HYBRID

Restaurant Associates; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in the United States seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial oversight for a multi-site food service operation within a premier client environment. You will act as the finance lead, partnering with internal leadership and the client, and own FP&A, technical accounting, and revenue recognition processes.

The ideal candidate has public accounting exposure, strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with multi-entity operations.

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 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; confidence presenting to senior leadership and clients.
• Experience with data and analytics.
• Food service experience is a plus.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP / ERP systems

Financial reporting

Data analytics

Communication to leadership

Public accounting exposure

Multi-site operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Title: FINANCE MANAGER

Pay Grade: 16

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-performing Finance Manager to lead financial oversight for 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. Ideal for candidates with a public accounting background, this position blends financial planning & analysis, technical accounting, and strategic business partnership in a highly visible environment.

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
• Experience with data and analytics
• Food service experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA.

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. 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.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.