SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - JOINT VENTURES (HYBRID)

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Joint Ventures (Hybrid) to manage profit-split calculations, invoicing, and reporting with sector finance teams. You will handle monthly closes, budget and forecast analysis, and ensure contract compliance across multiple JV accounts.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, process improvements, and automation initiatives to boost efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry).
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence across sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sector finance to manage joint venture profit-split calculations, monthly invoicing, payment schedules, activity audits, and make recommendations to improve the process.
• Lead monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries, and complete analysis at both the operation and corporate level to ensure accuracy across P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and analyze contractual data to identify trends and deliver reporting that informs key business decisions.
• Support client and contractual reconciliations and prepare quarterly burden rate reconciliation for a major client account.
• Review monthly budget analysis, forecasts, and annual budgets for assigned accounts, translating data insights into meaningful support for sector finance and key customers.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting.
• Develop and implement procedures and controls that ensure compliance with client contracts.
• Bring strong critical thinking to independently assess situations, form recommendations, and confidently present your conclusions.
• Handle confidential HR and benefits data with discretion and professionalism.
• Contribute to special projects assigned by leadership, with opportunities to broaden your impact across the business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Compass Group, including Benefits and Compensation, Risk Management, Legal, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning, Payroll, and sector financial leadership, building relationships and visibility across the organization

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Multi-project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CPA Candidate

Tools

Blackline

SAP

Hyperion/Essbase

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - JOINT VENTURES (HYBRID)

Position Title:SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - JOINT VENTURES (HYBRID)

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 Description

The Senior Financial Analyst manages joint venture profit split calculations, invoicing, and reporting with sector finance teams. They handle monthly closes, budget and forecast analysis, and contract compliance, while seeking process improvements. They support contractual and quarterly burden rate reconciliations for key clients, collaborating with various teams to deliver accurate financial insights.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sector finance to manage joint venture profit-split calculations, monthly invoicing, payment schedules, activity audits, and make recommendations to improve the process
• Lead monthly accounting close activities, including journal entries, and complete analysis at both the operation and corporate level to ensure accuracy across P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Monitor and analyze contractual data to identify trends and deliver reporting that informs key business decisions
• Support client and contractual reconciliations and prepare quarterly burden rate reconciliation for a major client account
• Review monthly budget analysis, forecasts, and annual budgets for assigned accounts, translating data insights into meaningful support for sector finance and key customers
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting
• Develop and implement procedures and controls that ensure compliance with client contracts
• Bring strong critical thinking to independently assess situations, form recommendations, and confidently present your conclusions
• Handle confidential HR and benefits data with discretion and professionalism
• Contribute to special projects assigned by leadership, with opportunities to broaden your impact across the business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Compass Group, including Benefits and Compensation, Risk Management, Legal, Labor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning, Payroll, and sector financial leadership, building relationships and visibility across the organization

RequiredQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry)
• Strong communication skills; experience with cross-sector/corporate communication; ability to influence when no direct authority exists
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/CPA Candidate
• Blackline, SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, Power BI or SQL experience is a plus

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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.