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Assistant Regional Controller

Location: Hayward, California

Category: Accountant Jobs

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

Other Forms of Compensation: competitive 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

Working as an Assistant Controller you will be responsible for assisting with monthly, quarterly and fiscal close, including preparation of financial statements for assigned Divisions or Subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be highly motivated professional with proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members and levels of management.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the financial planning and analysis function for the region, including the development of sound annual budgets and forecasts linked to operational assumptions, as well as the supporting processes required to measure actual performance against budgets and projections and identify risks and opportunities.

Improves financial performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends; providingc performance guidelines and recommendations to field operators as appropriate.

Partners with the operations team to improve the accuracy of weekly flash reports and provide decision support to the operations to drive revenue generation and cost containment.

Guides and supports the monthly close process, working closely with finance team members and the field accounting team to continually improve it.

Analyzes and reviews weekly and monthly results, working closely with the operational team to gain insight into financial issues

Provides client-facing reporting as needed, summarizing financial performance, operational metrics, and economic forecasts.

Seeks continuous improvement in account profitability by raising the operational team’s financial awareness and financial confidence.

Ensures sound financial controls throughout the region, assisting with the review and reconciliation of accounts receivable, credit card, and bank transactions

Handle special projects as needed, including support of field operations and regional initiatives.

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Experience in food service or similar service industry a plus

Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key team members, senior management, and client groups on various projects and initiatives

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in building efficient Excel models to improve productivity & PowerPoint to create client-facing presentations on financial performance. Knowledge of SAP, Anaplan, or Essbase is a plus.

The individual must possess a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities, have strong organizational skills, and produce consistently accurate work.

Forward thinking, creative, detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture

Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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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, ****** 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.

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)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1428184

Canteen

Jacinda Moore

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