Regional Finance Manager

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

17d•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. Job Summary With over 40,000 employees across 200 locations delivering $2 billion in revenue per year, Levy is responsible for millions of memorable guest experiences across some of the most iconic locations in the country. The role of Regional Finance Manager, Central Division is responsible for preparing analysis reports, providing financial analysis to improve business decisions and formulating a budget. Partnering with locations to deliver value through expert financial acumen.

Requirements

7+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
3+ years management experience
Advanced MS Excel experience
Experience interacting and advising senior level business management
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field
Cost accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities and experience, project leadership skills
Ability to act as a change agent within the business
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks; Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed, proactive, demonstrates initiative

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare monthly reporting metrics, including dashboards and analysis reports.
Lead/support location accounting departments to ensure all policies are followed; provide guidance and leadership
Primary contact for Regional Directors and Regional Vice Presidents of Operations
Lead effort to improve business performance, supporting decision making and guiding financial management – not just reporting on the numbers
Influence and improve business decisions by providing financial analysis and bringing new tools and techniques
Active participation on the regional leadership team
Coordinate and optimize the process for collecting and presenting key financial and business indicators for monthly reporting and analysis, including the monthly preparation of the regional forecast
Provide financial leadership to business, Coach managers in financial management
Line manage location controllers
Support the annual budget process
Analyze all cost/performance measures for locations; review yields and fixed costs and assist in leading productivity improvement programs
Provide financial management control of business assets and ensure all business processes are continually monitored to safeguard assets and improve business performance
Independently develop profit improvement initiatives
Other duties as assigned