CONTROLLER, REGNL

Senior Regional Controller

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!

Job Summary

The Senior Regional Controller is a results-oriented finance role that reports directly to the Divisional VP of Finance, working closely with RA's Operations team to improve profitability and cash flow.

Duties:

• Act as financial advisor and business partner to the VP of Finance.
• Manage and control the annual budgeting process and assist with the presentation to Divisional Management.
• Coordinate the Forecast process and work with the operations team to produce action plans to rectify any performance issues.
• Provide financial evaluation of new business and rebid proformas, working closely with the sales and operations team to ensure financial goals are achievable. Improve the quality of financial review through benchmarking and sensitivity analysis.
• Negotiate where appropriate in client negotiations e.g., contractual discussions, AR disputes.
• Oversee the monthly close process and work closely with the field accounting team to continually improve the close process.
• Analyze and review of weekly and monthly results and work closely with the operational team in order to agree action plans to resolve financial issues.
• Seek continuous improvement in account profitability through raising the financial awareness and financial competence of the operations team.
• Focus on improving business cash-flow notably through:
• Effective management of Account Receivables
• Efficient utilization of capital investment
• Sound inventory management
• Ensure sound financial control throughout the region and work closely with the Internal Audit Department to ensure:
• ICR targets are delivered
• Audit report recommendations are implemented promptly
• Loss prevention disciplines are in place (cash handling, timely payment of invoices, inventory, etc)
• Recruit, coach and develop financial support staff.
• Ensure that assets are set up properly with the accounting and capital assets department by making certain that all invoices are forwarded in a timely manner.
• Provide client ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Review and analyze Compass reporting to proactively confront potential issues.
• Attend divisional and regional meetings as needed.

Education:

• Must hold a four-(4) year accounting degree
• CPA and MBA are also preferable

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years in a Senior Financial role within a Service or Retail organization
• Demonstrate leadership qualities

Other:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Previous experience with SAP is preferable

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, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.