Hospitality Controller — Finance Leader Driving Performance

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA (Levy) seeks a Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting at the location and partner with leadership to drive performance. You will oversee monthly closes, accounts receivable management, and cash controls, while working with operations to interpret financial data and implement improvement plans.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Finance/Accounting, a business degree or CPA, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Finance/Accounting role.
• Operational experience in food and beverage is preferred.
• Business Degree and/or CPA certification is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial reporting
• Partnering with operations teams to ensure a clear understanding of financial goals and targets
• Working with regional and operations finance team to implement financial optimization programs
• Develop action plans to drive financial performance
• Working with operations teams to help them understand financial data and take actions to drive improvements where necessary
• Working closely with partner finance team where applicable
• Working with location leader to continually refine and update weekly location financial forecasts
• Complete a monthly close of the general ledger
• Proactive management of accounts receivable at the location based on the terms of our contractual agreements
• Completing the 'MSR' each day and producing a balanced month end 'MSR'
• Monitoring and managing credit card settlements
• Managing wire transfer requests and subcontractor payments
• Overseeing the management of the cash room and armored car pick-ups
• Managing an accurate and timely month-end close process
• Management of capital asset tracking at the location
• Management of all annual budgetary processes including the posting of AP accruals and transfers
• Ensuring and maintaining the accuracy of tax rates for financial reporting
• Ensuring appropriate retention and management of all documentation
• Completing annual financial audits
• Overseeing the timely collection of accounts receivable
• Balancing of direct bills and invoice adjustments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Hospitality passion

Education

Business degree

CPA certification

Job description

Compass Group USA (Levy) seeks a Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting at the location and partner with leadership to drive performance. You will oversee monthly closes, accounts receivable management, and cash controls, while working with operations to interpret financial data and implement improvement plans.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Finance/Accounting, a business degree or CPA, and a passion for hospitality.