Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Act as a lieutenant to the Regional Controller.
- Support the Regional Controller with the creation of Compass annual budgeting and forecasts.
- Support the Operations SVP and Area VP(s) on the client budget twisting process.
- Coordinate the Forecast process and work with the operations team to produce action plans to rectify performance issues.
- Oversee the monthly close process and work closely with the finance team members and field accounting team to improve it continually.
- Guide and support the finance team with monthly close ledger and Profit Loss Statement reviews before going final. Analyze and review weekly and monthly results, working closely with the operational team to gain insight into financial issues.
- Seek continuous improvements in account profitability by raising the operations team's financial awareness and financial competence.
- Sound inventory management guidance to Ops and culinary leaders
- Ensure sound financial control throughout the region and work closely with the Internal Audit Department to ensure : ICR targets are delivered Loss prevention disciplines are in place (cash handling, timely payment of invoices, inventory, etc.)
- Ensure that assets are set up correctly by the accounting and capital assets department by ensuring that all invoices are forwarded promptly.
- Provide client ad-hoc reporting as needed.
- Review and analyze Compass reporting to confront potential issues proactively.
- Provide financial evaluation of new business and re-bid proformas, working closely with the operations team to ensure achievable financial goals.
- Improve the quality of financial review through benchmarking and sensitivity analysis. Attend Area and regional meetings as needed.
Qualifications :
5+ years of relevant experienceBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business AdministrationAbility to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key team members, senior management, and client groups on various projects and initiativesExceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)Hands-on, detail-oriented with the ability to see the big pictureRemains balanced in a fast-paced and changing environment, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and information effectivelyThrives in ambiguous environments and is results-drivenExcellent skills in Microsoft applications and other BI toolsAssociates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance / ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site / state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates 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 for paid time off benefits information.