Strategic Finance Controller for Sports & Entertainment

Compass Group USA; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

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)

Job summary

Levy, a division of Compass Group USA, seeks a Controller for Northwestern University's Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. You will oversee accurate financial reporting and partner with operations to drive performance, reporting to the regional finance leader, and participate in location leadership meetings.

The role focuses on monthly close, AR, cash management, budgeting, and audits, with involvement in financial optimization and cross-functional collaboration to achieve location goals.

Responsibilities

• Working with operations teams to help them understand financial data and take actions to drive improvements where necessary.
• Working closely with Partner Finance team where applicable.
• Working with location leader to continually refine and update weekly location financial forecasts.
• Complete a monthly close of the general ledger. Proactive management of accounts receivable at the location based on the terms of our contractual agreements.
• Completing the 'MSR' each day and producing a balanced month end 'MSR'. Monitoring and managing credit card settlements. Managing wire transfer requests and subcontractor payments.
• Overseeing the management of the cash room and armored car pick-ups. Managing an accurate and timely month-end close process.
• Management of capital asset tracking at the location. Management of all annual budgetary processes including the posting of AP accruals and transfers.
• Ensuring and maintaining the accuracy of tax rates for financial reporting.
• Ensuring appropriate retention and management of all documentation.
• Completing annual financial audits.
• Overseeing the timely collection accounts receiveable. Balancing of direct bills and invoice adjustments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Levy, a division of Compass Group USA, seeks a Controller for Northwestern University's Ryan Field in Evanston, IL. You will oversee accurate financial reporting and partner with operations to drive performance, reporting to the regional finance leader, and participate in location leadership meetings.

The role focuses on monthly close, AR, cash management, budgeting, and audits, with involvement in financial optimization and cross-functional collaboration to achieve location goals.