SENIOR REGIONAL CONTROLLER - NEW YORK, NY

Compass Group•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, a leader in dining and event catering for prestigious institutions, is seeking a Senior Regional Controller. This role involves overseeing multiple units, ensuring accurate financial reporting, developing forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities, and managing Payroll and Human Resources administration. The Senior Regional Controller will analyze financial results for internal and external use and maintain monthly Profit & Loss and balance sheet activity.

Requirements

Five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
Three years’ experience in a similar operational accounting or financial reporting role a plus
Previous similar experience in a retail environment also an advantage
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, knowledge of Access, PowerPoint SAP (spreadsheets and financial accounting software) advantageous
Ability to travel (20%)
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
MBA and/or CPA an advantage

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains prompt routine preparation and reporting of retail productivity measures
Provides personal support and training for unit managers with unit bookkeeping as needed
Assists with and oversees the monthly close process, providing the bridge between unit management and corporate HQ
Monitors and improves local controls and accounting procedures where weaknesses are identified at unit level
Establishes routines for weekly operating and profitability reports, focusing on provision of accuracy and relevant, prompt information for management
Provides prompt analysis of month end results for the operational team, including unit management
Prepares detailed and summary forecasts as required
Leads the preparation of detailed and rolled up annual budgets