Controller, Restaurant Services
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: Controller
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A !
Job Summary
Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other? Join the Restaurant Associates Team at one of New York City's premier cultural attractions. We offer a unique opportunity to be a part of a multi-unit operation, including full-service restaurants, luxurious lounges, and gourmet food retail spaces, all within the vibrant backdrop of this world-renowned institution. You'll have the chance to deliver exceptional dining experiences in an iconic setting, with a diverse range of offerings to cater to our discerning visitors. If you're passionate about hospitality, culinary excellence, and being a part of something truly special, we invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor. Be a part of our dynamic team and help us elevate the art of dining in the heart of the city that never sleeps.
Working as a 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
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
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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 associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted
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