Hybrid Operations Controller: Finance & Forecasting

Compass Group USA; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Operations Controller to manage accounting activity within assigned accounts and assist the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial operations.

The role covers cash handling, reconciliation, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, cost control, and timely close processes across the region. A strong accounting background and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities.
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses.
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information.
• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all cash handling procedures
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts
• Analyzes financial results for internal and external use
• Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
• Resolves accounting/reconciliation issues
• Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports; manages report preparation and distribution
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
• Performs payroll and HR administration
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Revenue control

Financial reporting

Cash handling

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Internal controls

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

POS reports

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Operations Controller to manage accounting activity within assigned accounts and assist the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial operations.

The role covers cash handling, reconciliation, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, cost control, and timely close processes across the region. A strong accounting background and Excel proficiency are essential.