Controller

Compass Group • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate management and reporting of the location’s finances – working with the location leadership team to develop action plans to continually drive financial performance. While reporting to the Regional Finance leader, the Controller remains part of the location leadership team, participating in management meetings and building strong relationships with location stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic Finance/Accounting professional. They will understand financial concepts and how these relate to operational procedures and outcomes.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a Finance/Accounting role
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule

Nice To Haves

• Operational experience in food and beverage is preferred
• Business Degree and/or CPA certification is preferred
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely of reporting of financial reporting
• Partnering with operations teams to ensure a clear understanding of financial goals and targets
• Working with regional and operations finance team to implement financial optimization programs
• Develop action plans to drive financial performance
• Working with operations teams to help them understand financial data and take actions to drive improvements where necessary
• Working closely with partner finance team where applicable
• Working with location leader to continually refine and update weekly location financial forecasts
• Complete a monthly close of the general ledger
• Proactive management of accounts receivable at the location based on the terms of our contractual agreements
• Completing the ‘MSR’ each day and producing a balanced month end ‘MSR’
• Monitoring and managing credit card settlements
• Managing wire transfer requests and subcontractor payments
• Overseeing the management of the cash room and armored car pick-ups
• Managing an accurate and timely month-end close process
• Management of capital asset tracking at the location
• Management of all annual budgetary processes including the posting of AP accruals and transfers
• Ensuring and maintaining the accuracy of tax rates for financial reporting
• Ensuring appropriate retention and management of all documentation
• Completing annual financial audits
• Overseeing the timely collection of accounts receivable
• Balancing of direct bills and invoice adjustments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree