Operations Controller - District Finance Leader (15% Bonus)

Compass Group USA; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen, a brand of Compass Group USA, seeks an experienced Operations Controller to lead all accounting and financial activity across the Paragould District (coffee, markets, and vending operations). This high-impact finance leadership role balances precise financial reporting with coaching to keep district operations strong, within a hospitality-focused environment.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and results as we drive smart, sustainable growth across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of relevant financial leadership experience, including revenue control, financial reporting, and cash handling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and analyses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships across teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately, completely, and on time.
• Lead training and development for all accounting and clerical staff within the District.
• Provide financial support and guidance to operations leadership.
• Assist with new business return on investment pro-forma, including risk analysis.
• Partner with the Sector Finance team to keep operations focused on optimizing working capital.
• Take on other duties as assigned, supporting the broader financial health of the District.

Skills

Financial leadership

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Cash handling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Canteen, a brand of Compass Group USA, seeks an experienced Operations Controller to lead all accounting and financial activity across the Paragould District (coffee, markets, and vending operations). This high-impact finance leadership role balances precise financial reporting with coaching to keep district operations strong, within a hospitality-focused environment.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and results as we drive smart, sustainable growth across the district.