Regional Finance Director: Strategy, Forecasting & Leadership

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director, Regional Finance to lead accounting and financial activities across the district. The role involves forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support operational decisions. This position emphasizes accuracy, training of staff, and collaboration with sector finance to optimize working capital.

The role requires an in-office presence with a Monday–Friday schedule, and offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience including revenue control and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to prepare monthly statements and variance analyses.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and KPI reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong prioritization abilities.
• Analytical mindset with solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial activity within the District.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts and analyses.
• Provide training and support to accounting staff and operations.
• Assist with ROI models and risk analyses for new business.
• Collaborate with Sector Finance to optimize working capital.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Director, Regional Finance to lead accounting and financial activities across the district. The role involves forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support operational decisions. This position emphasizes accuracy, training of staff, and collaboration with sector finance to optimize working capital.

The role requires an in-office presence with a Monday–Friday schedule, and offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of a full-time opportunity.