Senior Finance & Operations Controller

Compass Group USA; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is hiring an Operations Controller who will manage accounting activities for assigned accounts and assist the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial tasks.

Key responsibilities include cash handling, balance sheet reconciliation, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, budget development, and payroll administration, with preferred qualifications in accounting and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling.
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry preferred.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets and cash flow analyses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all cash handling procedures.
• Performs reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Analyzes financial results for internal and external use.
• Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity.
• Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Reviews general ledger and balance sheets.
• Resolves accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and audits.
• Maintains inventory and cost control procedures.
• Administers payroll and human resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

Canteen, part of Compass Group USA, is hiring an Operations Controller who will manage accounting activities for assigned accounts and assist the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial tasks.

Key responsibilities include cash handling, balance sheet reconciliation, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, budget development, and payroll administration, with preferred qualifications in accounting and 5+ years of experience.