OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - APPLETON, WI

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

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Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Working as an Operations Controlleryou will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account(s) and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region.

Key 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

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 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

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteenare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Canteen 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.