Regional Finance Manager - New Orleans, LA

Compass Group; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and drive strategic initiatives within the region. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, enhancing operational performance, and facilitating financial training for leaders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial planning and analysis, alongside advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial software. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to impactful financial decision-making that supports healthcare systems across the nation.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Accounting.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations within the region.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process with regional leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Accounting

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Essbase

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations within the region, including monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic financial initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving operational performance. Additionally, the Finance Manager will be responsible for monitoring internal controls, facilitating financial training and development for regional leaders and operations teams, and communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including revenue, cost of goods sold, labor, and operational expenses. Compare performance against prior year, budget, and forecast, and provide insights and solutions to mitigate risks and manage costs.

* Analyze financial performance using key business metrics, highlighting significant trends to assist management in evaluating performance and achieving business goals.

* Identify and resolve billing, collections, and financial processing issues within the unit; recommend improvements as needed.

* Validate financial dashboards and ensure consistency between dashboard data and the general ledger.

* Support the month-end close process, including variance analysis of key financial drivers such as food costs and payroll.

* Develop and monitor benchmarks for key performance indicators and drivers.

* Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working collaboratively with regional leadership and operations teams to align financial targets with business trends and outlook.

* Deliver financial training and development programs for regional leaders and operational staff to enhance financial literacy and accountability.

* Assist in new business development efforts, including methodology and proposal preparation.

* Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.

* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

* MBA or CPA designation is a plus, but not required.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, or related field.

* Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage tight deadlines, with a positive, proactive attitude.

Technical Skills:

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

* Experience with SAP, Essbase, and dashboard/reporting tools preferred.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Soft Skills:

* Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

* Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

* Professional demeanor with the ability to present confidently to both internal and external stakeholders.

Mathematical & Analytical Skills:

* Proficient in basic and advanced mathematical operations, including rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.

* Ability to perform complex financial calculations using financial tools and calculators.

Reasoning & Decision-Making:

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work through non-standardized situations.

* Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with keen attention to detail..

Travel Requirement:

* This employee may work from remote offices while traveling; 25% including unit visits, annual budgeting, and quarterly finance reviews.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Flexible 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\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1417424

Morrison Healthcare

Joshua Ryan Keith

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