Assistant Regional Controller - Hayward, CA

Assistant Controller

Working as an Assistant Controller you will be responsible for assisting with monthly, quarterly and fiscal close, including preparation of financial statements for assigned Divisions or Subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members and levels of management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the financial planning and analysis function for the region, including the development of sound annual budgets and forecasts linked to operational assumptions, as well as the supporting processes required to measure actual performance against budgets and projections and identify risks and opportunities.
• Improves financial performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends; providing performance guidelines and recommendations to field operators as appropriate.
• Partners with the operations team to improve the accuracy of weekly flash reports and provide decision support to the operations to drive revenue generation and cost containment.
• Guides and supports the monthly close process, working closely with finance team members and the field accounting team to continually improve it.
• Analyzes and reviews weekly and monthly results, working closely with the operational team to gain insight into financial issues.
• Provides client-facing reporting as needed, summarizing financial performance, operational metrics, and economic forecasts.
• Seeks continuous improvement in account profitability by raising the operational team's financial awareness and financial confidence.
• Ensures sound financial controls throughout the region, assisting with the review and reconciliation of accounts receivable, credit card, and bank transactions.
• Handle special projects as needed, including support of field operations and regional initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience in food service or similar service industry a plus
• Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key team members, senior management, and client groups on various projects and initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in building efficient Excel models to improve productivity & PowerPoint to create client-facing presentations on financial performance. Knowledge of SAP, Anaplan, or Essbase is a plus.
• The individual must possess a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities, have strong organizational skills, and produce consistently accurate work.
• Forward thinking, creative, detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Apply to Canteen today!

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates 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.