OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - MIDDLETOWN, PA

Canteen North America

Middletown Township (PA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

Canteen North America in Middletown, PA is seeking a Regional Finance Director to serve as a strategic partner for operations, providing financial oversight, analysis, and guidance to drive performance and profitability.

This onsite role leads budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and internal controls, while developing the finance team and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for operations leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field is preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
Previous supervisory or people management experience.
Experience supporting an operationally focused business environment is preferred.
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 and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities affecting financial performance.
Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Own and analyze P&L performance and provide actionable insights to operations leadership.
Review general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
Partner with operations to improve financial performance and control costs.
Provide financial guidance to help operations understand key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Lead, coach, and develop finance team members with a focus on accountability and improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, efficiency, and visibility.
Support business initiatives and other financial activities as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

ERP systems

Excel modeling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title: REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

Salary: $90000 - $100000

Other Forms of Compensation: 15% Bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

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

The Regional Finance Diector is an onsite position at our Middletown, 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 skill

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. 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.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.