OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - HANOVER, PA

Compass Group USA; Town of Hanover (NY); 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

Job summary

Operations Controller at Compass Group USA is an onsite role in Hanover, PA, working with operations leadership to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for performance improvement.

The position emphasizes internal controls, month-end close, and P&L management while developing the finance team and partnering with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Supervisory or people management experience required.
• Hospitality, retail, or foodservice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with operations leadership.
• Manage forecasts, analyze trends, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Own and analyze P&L performance with actionable insights.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

P&L management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - HANOVER, PA

• Location: Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Requirement: In-office
• Pay Range: $80,000 to $85,000
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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.

Job Summary

The Regional Finance Director is an onsite position at our Hanover, PA location that serves as a strategic business partner to operations leadership, providing financial oversight, analysis, and guidance to support business performance and drive operational excellence. This role is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, internal controls, and P&L management while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

This position leads and develops finance team members, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners closely with operations leadership to achieve financial and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong finance and accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations.

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.

• 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
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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.