Assistant Multi-unit Controller

Compass Canada•Toronto, ON

23d

About The Position

The Assistant Multi-unit Controller will support the company's initiatives in the department, demonstrating great attention to detail and building solid relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, non-profit organizations, and other Compass employees. This role involves maintaining positive relations with internal and external clients, liaising with the team to guarantee efficient operational performance, and completing all projects on schedule and in a professional manner. The position also requires overseeing departmental reports, managing the annual budget process, implementing financial processes and systems, and developing action plans to meet financial goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, monitoring payroll accuracy, ensuring the accuracy of sales reports and financial statements, communicating financial results to management, providing financial analyses, reviewing bank reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable, preparing accounting information for audits, and performing related tasks including data entry and payroll. Additionally, the role involves managing employees, providing constructive feedback, fostering teamwork, organizing meetings, and mentoring department managers.

Requirements

University degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent
3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience
Good command of Microsoft Office Suite
Flexible, independent and meticulous

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food service or retail industry (multi-site) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Support the company’s initiatives in the department
Show great attention to detail
Build and maintain solid relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, non-profit organizations and other Compass employees
Maintain positive relations with internal and external clients, and always respond promptly to their requests
Liaise with the team, including the operations team of our partner, and any other required sector to guarantee efficient operational performance
Complete all projects on schedule and in a professional manner
Oversee the completion of required departmental reports and the compilation of end-of-month reports
Initiate and maintain the annual budget process, quarterly and monthly forecasts
Ensure that employees follow Compass standards as outlined in the training manual and employee handbook
Effectively implement financial processes and systems to fulfil these responsibilities
Develop and put in place an action plan to meet financial goals
Oversee the entire payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable process
Closely monitor the accuracy of payroll information and deadlines for submission
Ensure that all sales reports and financial statements are accurate before disseminated
Clearly communicate financial results to the management team on a regular basis
Provide accurate and targeted financial analyses upon request
Review bank reconciliations
Review accounts payable and accounts receivable
Prepare accounting information for internal and external audits
Perform any other related tasks, including data entry, payroll
Manage employees to meet operational needs
Use all performance management tools to provide constructive advice and comments to the team
Have a positive attitude towards members of the team
Encourage teamwork to maximize productivity and team morale
Organize regular meetings to ensure proper communication between the management team and department employees
Act as a mentor to department managers to develop their talents and leadership skills