REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - PARSIPPANY, NJ
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR
Pay Grade: 15
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus potential
Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
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
Position Summary
The Regional Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership and oversight across assigned business units. This role partners with operations and senior leadership to drive strong financial performance, ensure effective controls, and support operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls, maintaining financial integrity and risk mitigation
- Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting, and performance analysis for assigned business units
- Own and analyze regional P&L performance, delivering actionable insights, variance explanations, and recommendations
- Review the general ledger and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Serve as a strategic business partner to operations and senior leadership to optimize financial results and operational efficiency
- Develop, coach, and mentor finance team members to build a high-performing finance organization
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost optimization, and enhanced financial visibility
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (required)
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
- Previous supervisory or people management experience
- Hospitality, retail, or foodservice industry experience strongly preferred
Technical Skills & Expertise
- Strong proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Solid understanding of P&L management, variance analysis, and financial controls
Apply to Canteen today!
Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements asso
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s
Similar roles
Sales, Regional Sales Manager - Coronary Image Guided Therapy Devices (Southeast)
Philips
Regional Marketing Manager - U.S. Energy
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Sales Executive Merchant Regional (Huntsville, AL)
Worldpay
$65,600/yr