SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Group•Nashville, TN

6d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary Working as a Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting activities for assigned account(s) while partnering with the Senior Controller to support all financial operations across the region. This role requires strong collaboration with operational and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance. This is a hybrid position with a strong preference for candidates based in Austin, TX or Nashville, TN. The selected individual will be expected to maintain a regular onsite presence, working from the office a minimum of three days per week to support business operations, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial reporting, revenue analysis, and supporting month-end close processes, with a strong understanding of general accounting practices and financial systems
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; committed and enthusiastic approach to delivering solutions to business customers
Ability to multi-task between various priorities in an ever-changing environment
Excellent problem-solving, process improvement, and analytical skills
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. SAP and S/4HANA experience a plus.
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
Collaborative - works well as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform transactional bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including preparation and posting of journal entries, general ledger allocations, and maintenance of financial records.
Support core accounting functions such as monthly and quarterly close processes, including accruals, billing, account reconciliations, and detailed balance sheet and P&L reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Analyze financial results for both internal and external use
Track, maintain, reconcile, and review monthly P/L and balance sheet activity, resolving any accounting/reconciliation issues
Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
Complete 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
Execute project-based and process improvement work under the direction of management, contributing to ad hoc assignments, financial analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and processes, and communicate findings to management to support decision-making, automation efforts, and strategic finance goals.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned