Operations Controller - Finance, Forecasting & Cash Flow

Compass Group USA; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Operations Controller to oversee accounting activity for assigned accounts and support the Regional Director of Finance. The role emphasizes cash handling, reconciliations, and financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires leadership in forecasting, budgeting, and report preparation, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. In-office role with standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling.
• Experience in foodservice or retail industry preferred.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts and cash flow analyses.
• Proficient in Excel and POS/cash/credit card reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all cash handling procedures
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts
• Analyzes financial results for internal and external use
• Tracks monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
• Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
• Completes financial reports and audits

Skills

Cash handling

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, seeks an Operations Controller to oversee accounting activity for assigned accounts and support the Regional Director of Finance. The role emphasizes cash handling, reconciliations, and financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires leadership in forecasting, budgeting, and report preparation, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. In-office role with standard Monday–Friday schedule.