OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - HANOVER, PA

Compass Group USA; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Canteen, a Compass Group division, is seeking an Operations Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in an in-office environment. You will drive P&L performance, oversee month-end close, and partner with operations to manage costs and financial controls.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, supervisory experience, and familiarity with hospitality or foodservice sectors. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential for actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• Previous supervisory or people management experience
• Hospitality, retail, foodservice, distribution, or related industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes with operations leadership
• Manage ongoing forecasts, analyze trends, risks, and opportunities
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Own and analyze P&L performance with variance explanations and insights
• Review general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and reporting requirements
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance and costs
• Provide financial guidance to help operations understand drivers and risks
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and visibility
• Support business initiatives and other finance activities

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

Financial analysis

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a OPERATIONS CONTROLLERposition.
• Location: Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Requirement: In-office
• Pay Range: $80,000 to $85,000
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

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 for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with operations leadership to develop financial plans and performance targets
• Manage ongoing forecasts and analyze trends, business drivers, risks, and opportunities that may impact financial performance
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Own and analyze P&L performance, providing variance explanations, actionable insights, and recommendations to operations leadership
• Review general ledger activity and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance, manage costs, and support operational decision-making
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to help operations understand key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, efficiency, and financial visibility
• Support business initiatives and other financial activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• Previous supervisory or people management experience
• Experience supporting an operationally focused business environment preferred
• Hospitality, retail, foodservice, distribution, or related industry experience is a plus

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial controls, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Strong proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for operations leadership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program,Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

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