Strategic Campus Dining Finance Controller

Compass Group USA; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Controller for a client location. The role requires strong accounting skills, cash handling expertise, and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to manage financial results and reporting.

The successful candidate will develop forecasts, manage budgets, and ensure accuracy of balance sheets, GL reviews, and audits while supporting payroll and HR processes. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years in revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling.
• Experience in foodservice or retail accounting preferred; POS experience a plus.
• Experience with sales analysis and reporting.
• Strong planning, organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle all cash procedures and reconcile balances.
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze financial results for internal and external use.
• Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity.
• Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Review general ledger and balance sheet; resolve issues.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and audits.
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

5+ years experience

Excel

POS experience

strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Controller for a client location. The role requires strong accounting skills, cash handling expertise, and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to manage financial results and reporting.

The successful candidate will develop forecasts, manage budgets, and ensure accuracy of balance sheets, GL reviews, and audits while supporting payroll and HR processes. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.