OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - NEW YORK, NY

Compass Group•New York, NY

20d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and internal controls for our client business account. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational insight, while partnering closely with operations and leadership teams in a fast-paced hospitality, retail, or food & beverage environment.

Requirements

2–3 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience in hospitality, retail, and/or food & beverage environments
Hands-on experience with SAP and QuickBooks
Experience supporting audits and financial reviews

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with GAAP
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to leadership
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations
Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts and explain results to management
Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
Support audits and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
Utilize SAP and QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and reporting
Leverage advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas) for analysis and reporting
Partner with IT and operations on system enhancements or implementations