OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - FORT CARSON, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
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.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Serve Those Who Serve
At Compass Group, we take pride in providing exceptional dining experiences for the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving our country. Joining our military dining team means becoming part of a mission that goes far beyond food, it’s about gratitude, respect and service with purpose. Every meal you prepare, every guest you greet, every detail you deliver is an opportunity to honor those who protect our freedom. We’re looking for passionate people who believe that excellence in service is a way to give back, who find meaning in creating comfort, community and care for our nation’s heroes. If you’re ready to make a difference every day, join us and help us serve those who serve.
Working as an Operations Controller you will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account(s) and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees all cash handling procedures
- Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
- Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use
- Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
- Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
- Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
- Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
- Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution
- Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
- Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
- Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
- Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
- Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
- Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
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