Operations Controller - Neptune, NJ

Compass Group•Neptune City, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison focuses on creating personalized dining experiences to support healing and health. The company has a long history of serving major health systems and is recognized for its culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization by Training Magazine. The company employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. As an Operations Controller, you will be responsible for the accounting activities within assigned accounts and will support the Regional Director of Finance in all financial aspects of the region. This role involves overseeing cash handling, performing reconciliations and analyses, tracking financial performance, developing forecasts and budgets, reviewing ledgers, resolving accounting issues, preparing financial reports, and maintaining inventory and cost control procedures. Additionally, the role includes administration of Payroll and Human Resources, and performing related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

Oversees all cash handling procedures
Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts
Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use
Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
Reviews general ledger and balance sheets
Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues
Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution
Maintains inventory and cost control procedures
Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned