Job Summary
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for direct and indirect management of a team of supervisors and accountants supporting field operations through the accounting cycle, including, but not limited to :
- Hiring, training, development of associates
- Management and measurement of day-to-day performance to expectations
- Communicating, reviewing, and tracking KPIs and annual appraisals
- Partner with internal departments such as Corporate Accounting, Legal, Strategic Analytics, Technical Accounting & Audit, etc., as well as Field Finance and Operations management
- Use all available tools to maintain highest degree of internal control possible
- Analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet for possible mis-statement / defalcation
- Conduct a monthly detailed review of all balance sheet accounts, escalating any major issues to management and the field to help mitigate financial risk for the company
- Verify all entries are made in accordance with IFRS and GAAP, Group Accounting Manual, Field Accounting Standards and any specific contractual terms
- Oversee the accounting close process each period
- Ensure fulfillment of Service Level Agreements to the field and other internal customers
- Communicate with / train field personnel on accounting policies and procedures
- Ad hoc reporting and projects as needed
- Execute and support change management and share best practices across all Field Accounting
- Continuously seek out possibilities to improve processes and increase efficiencies utilizing all available technologies
- Be an active, contributing member of the Field Accounting Management Team
Qualifications :
Four-year Accounting or Finance degree required; CPA / CMA / MBA preferred5 years of accounting experience with 3 years of supervisory experience3+ years Field Accounting experience preferredExcellent customer service skillsStrong coaching and mentoring skillsProven leadership abilityAbility to work under pressure of tight deadlinesMust be a quick learner and self-motivated, as well as resilientExperience with contract interpretation is a plusProven ability to influence and manage resourcesProficient knowledge of Excel, SAP a plusExperience with Hyperion / Essbase a plusRelationship builder that is able to effectively communicate, written and verbally, with all levels of associates across the organizationAchieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.