CONTROLLER - CHICAGO, IL

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller oversees financial operations for a multifaceted client location within Restaurant Associates. The role calls for a motivated professional with strong business skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with team members. Responsibilities include managing cash handling, reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting, budgets and forecasts, general ledger and balance sheet review, inventory and cost controls, and payroll and human resources administration. The position is in-office in Chicago, Illinois, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with revenue control, financial reporting, and cash-handling responsibilities.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity.
Accounting experience in the foodservice or retail industry.
Experience with sales analysis and reporting.
Ability to plan, organize, and control complex processes and analyze moderately complex financial information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
Foodservice operations experience.
Point-of-sale (POS) experience.

Responsibilities

Manage all cash-handling procedures.
Reconcile and analyze several balance sheet accounts.
Analyze financial results for internal and external use.
Track and maintain monthly profit-and-loss and balance-sheet activity.
Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
Review the general ledger and balance sheet.
Resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including monthly and fiscal close and internal and external audit reporting.
Maintain inventory and cost-control procedures.
Administer payroll and human resources processes.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
Employee referral bonus eligibility