Operations Controller - Annual Bonus Potential

Compass Group USA; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen is seeking an Operations Controller to manage accounting activities for assigned accounts and support the Regional Director of Finance in financial operations.

You will oversee cash handling, reconciliation, monthly close, budget development, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the region. Strong analytical skills and experience in foodservice finance are preferred.

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.
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required; foodservice ops a plus.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees 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 including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures.
• Performs payroll and human resources administration.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Revenue control

Financial reporting

Cash handling

Excel proficiency

POS system

Credit card reports

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS system

Job description

Canteen is seeking an Operations Controller to manage accounting activities for assigned accounts and support the Regional Director of Finance in financial operations.

You will oversee cash handling, reconciliation, monthly close, budget development, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the region. Strong analytical skills and experience in foodservice finance are preferred.