Compass Group Jobs

Canteen

Salary: $150,000

Other Forms of Compensation: yearly bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Compass Group PLC is the largest food and support services company in the world with $3.2 billion in annual revenue as of the fiscal year 2023. We serve award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more. As a conglomerate of over 28 unique brands that serve 11 million meals daily and employ over 286,000 associates, Compass Group North America is recognized as the foodservice leader known for investing in communities and people.

Headquartered in Chertsey, U.K., Compass Group made its entrance to the U.S. market through the acquisition of Canteen. Canteen is the largest on-demand retail company with the greatest concentration of vending machines and MicroMarkets in the country, including a robust portfolio of office coffee solutions and dining capabilities.

Because we are the country's leader in unattended retail, all of Compass Group leverages Canteen's offerings for client site optimization.

As the Division Controller you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting for the Canteen Commissary business. You will serve as a strategic business partner to the Division President and will report directly to the CFO. Through this partnership you will work to expand revenues through new client sales, existing client retention and Sector Partner business and drive profitability through expenses tracking. You will be expected to drive process innovation and efficiencies through the organization. Additionally, you will manage all the accounting and control functions including all revenue and expense reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly financial reporting requirements through the finance teams at the commissary facilities throughout the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational finance support team for $300M business.

• Work closely with Division President and district management to strategically develop and lead operational initiatives in order to generate revenue and increase profits.

• Correct accurate and detailed reporting of all accounting entries.

• Establish and maintain proper internal controls to protect company assets including Internal Control Review and balance sheet analysis.

• Maintain strong focus on Corporate Governance and compliance.

• Responsible for, or assists with, training and development of all accounting staff within the Division.

• Provides financial support to operations and lends financial perspective to business issues facing the Division.

• Assists with new business analysis and provides financial perspective of risks and opportunities to Division President.

• Work with Sector CFO on acquisitions.

• Support the transition of acquisition business onto company systems.

• Continually challenge the status quo and look to provide added value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Business, Accounting or Finance; MBA, CPA preferred.

• A minimum of seven years accounting or financial experience.

• Food and support service industry experience would be an advantage.

• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and analytical skills required.

• Able to travel up to 30%.

• Hands on experience with process improvement methodologies, project management, and change management strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, influencing and team skills.

• Must be highly proficient with the use of computers and software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.

• Experience with SAP or Sage preferred.

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID: 1311906

Canteen

Jacinda Moore