Assistant Regional Controller

Compass Group • Hayward, CA

82d • $160,000 - $185,000

About The Position

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 highly motivated professional with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members and levels of management.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in building efficient Excel models and creating client-facing presentations on financial performance.
• Knowledge of SAP, Anaplan, or Essbase is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities, have strong organizational skills, and produce consistently accurate work.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service or similar service industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial planning and analysis function for the region, including the development of sound annual budgets and forecasts linked to operational assumptions.
• Improvements in financial performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends.
• Provide performance guidelines and recommendations to field operators as appropriate.
• Partner with the operations team to improve the accuracy of weekly flash reports and provide decision support to drive revenue generation and cost containment.
• Guide and support the monthly close process, working closely with finance team members and the field accounting team.
• Analyze and review weekly and monthly results, working closely with the operational team to gain insight into financial issues.
• Provide client-facing reporting as needed, summarizing financial performance, operational metrics, and economic forecasts.
• Seek continuous improvement in account profitability by raising the operational team's financial awareness.
• Ensure 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree