OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - MIDDLETOWN, PA

Compass Group USA; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

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

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen, a Compass Group USA brand, seeks an onsite Operations Controller in Middletown, PA to partner with operations leadership and drive financial performance.

The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close, with a focus on P&L management, internal controls, and profitability improvements. Strong finance leadership and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• Previous supervisory or people management experience
• Experience supporting an operationally focused business environment
• Hospitality/foodservice/retail/distribution industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with operations leadership
• Manage forecasts and analyze trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Oversee month-end close, reporting, and variance analysis
• Own and analyze P&L performance with explanations and recommendations
• Review GL activity and balance sheet reconciliations for issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with operations to improve financial performance and cost control
• Provide financial guidance to help operations understand drivers and risks
• Coach and develop finance team members for accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, efficiency, and visibility
• Support other financial activities and business initiatives

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - MIDDLETOWN, PA

Position Title:REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

Other Forms of Compensation:15% Bonus

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

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.