Regional Controller - Long Island, NY

Compass Group, North America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA, a leading foodservice and support services company, is seeking a Regional Controller for the Long Island area. You will oversee monthly closes, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and strong internal controls.

The role requires building relationships with operations leadership to improve profitability and operational performance. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience with 3 years in supervision.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive results.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with operations and senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of monthly P&L and balance sheet activity, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
• Direct the review of general ledger and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee the reconciliation and analysis of key ledger accounts, including bank activity, cashless transactions, AR, and inventory.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive the preparation of financial reporting, including flash reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Analyze financial performance across accounts and service lines, delivering insights to operations and clients.
• Partner with the RVP and operations leadership to drive profitability and cost efficiency.
• Assist in the assessment of new business and retention proposals, including review and enforcement of contractual obligations.
• Support and lead special projects supporting regional, divisional, and sector priorities.
• Supervise 4–5 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Champion training and continuous improvement of accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Compass Corporate

Position Title: REGIONAL CONTROLLER - LONG ISLAND, NY
Pay Grade: 16
Salary: $145,000 - $155,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible
A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Working as a Regional Controller you will be responsible for assisting with monthly fiscal close, forecast, and budgets, including preparation of financial statements for assigned Regions or Subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be highly motivated professional with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members and levels of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the oversight of monthly P&L and balance sheet activity, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies


• Direct the review of general ledger and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving reconciliation issues in a timely manner


• Oversee the reconciliation and analysis of key ledger accounts, including bank account activity, cashless transactions, accounts receivable, and inventory


• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance and financial integrity


• Drive the preparation of financial reporting, including flash reports, forecasts, and budgets


• Analyze financial performance across accounts and service lines, delivering clear, actionable insights to operations and client stakeholders


• Partner closely with the RVP and operations leadership to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance


• Assist in the assessment of new business and retention proposals, including the review and enforcement of contractual obligations


• Support and lead special projects, including strategic initiatives supporting regional, divisional, and sector priorities


• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 4–5 direct reports, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture


• Champion the training, development, and continuous improvement of accounting staff across assigned branches.


• Analyze financial performance across accounts and service lines, delivering clear, actionable insights to operations and client stakeholders.


• Partner closely with the RVP and operations leadership to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.


• Assist in the assessment of new business and retention proposals, incuding the review and enforement of contractual obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional experience


• A minimum of five 7 years of accounting experience with 3 years of supervisory experience


• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams


• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive results


• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced, dynamic work environment


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with operations and senior leadership


• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance/ AD


• Disability Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


• Personal Leave


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

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