About the role
Salary: $95,000 - 105,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus opportunity
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 Summary
At Compass Group USA, we believe that every individual has the potential to contribute to our growth and legacy. We foster an environment where the next big idea can come from anyone. We are committed to developing and attracting expertise that sets us apart in the industry. Our company is innovative and a high-performing, fast-growing powerhouse. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality, and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention that we work with 500 exciting Fortune companies and at interesting locations? Join us and grow your career with Compass, where opportunities for career growth and innovation are limitless. This role will be hybrid but must be located in either Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA, or Charlotte, NC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as financial advisor and business partner for cross-sector Operations VPs and the Director of Finance on the Central Leadership Team.
• Support the Operations VPs and Director of Finance with analysis and review of B&I Financial reporting.
• Finance lead on operational and corporate projects. (i.e. new business openings, technology implementation, etc.).
• Support the Operations VPs on the client budgeting process, which involves detailed P&L budgeting and deep dive on financial forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis of new business and other initiatives, working closely with the sales and operations team to create proformas and ensure financial goals are achievable.
• Focus on improving business cash flow notably through:
o Effective management of Account Receivables
o Sound inventory management guidance to Ops and culinary leaders
• With Compass Group’s data analytics partner, E15, develop and maintain the KPI financial dashboards for both Compass Group management and the Client.
• 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.
• Act as a coach financial support staff.
• Provide client ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Review and analyze Compass reporting to confront potential issues proactively.
• Improve the quality of financial review through benchmarking and sensitivity analysis.
• Attend Area and regional operations meetings as needed.
Qualifications:
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key team members, senior management, and client groups on various projects and initiatives
• Ability to handle and manage multiple projects and work streams
• Ability to set and communicate timelines, roles, and responsibilities to various stakeholders and hold them accountable for deliverables
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture
• Excellent skills in Microsoft applications and other BI tools
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