In-Office Operations Controller: Finance & Controls Lead

Compass Group USA; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Canteen, a Compass Group company, is hiring an Operations Controller. The role focuses on maintaining accurate accounting activity within assigned accounts and supporting the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial operations.

Key duties include cash handling oversight, balance sheet analysis, monthly P/L tracking, and budget development. The position requires a strong accounting background in foodservice or retail andexcellent communication skills.

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.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all cash handling procedures.
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts.
• Analyzes financial results for both 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 various accounting/reconciliation issues.
• Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution.
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures.
• Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Canteen, a Compass Group company, is hiring an Operations Controller. The role focuses on maintaining accurate accounting activity within assigned accounts and supporting the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial operations.

Key duties include cash handling oversight, balance sheet analysis, monthly P/L tracking, and budget development. The position requires a strong accounting background in foodservice or retail andexcellent communication skills.