OPERATIONS CONTROLLER
Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - APPLETON, WI
Salary: $80000 - $85000 / yr / 15% annual bonus potential
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.
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Job Summary
Canteen is looking for a detail-driven Operations Controller to be the financial backbone of our regional operations. In this role, you'll own the accounting activity for your assigned account(s) and serve as a key partner to the Regional Controller, keeping our financial house in order while supporting the fast pace of foodservice operations. If numbers, accuracy, and operational impact excite you in equal measure, this is your seat at the table.
What You'll Do
- Oversee all cash handling procedures across assigned accounts
- Perform reconciliation and analysis for multiple balance sheet accounts
- Analyze financial results for both internal and external stakeholders
- Track and maintain monthly P&L and balance sheet activity
- Develop forecasts and budgets, spotting risks and opportunities along the way
- Review general ledgers and balance sheets, resolving accounting and reconciliation issues as they arise
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports — including fiscal close and internal/external audit reporting — and manage report preparation and distribution
- Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
- Support Payroll and HR administration
- Take on related duties and special projects as needed
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in revenue control, financial reporting, and cash handling
- Accounting experience in foodservice or retail required; foodservice operations experience a plus
- Skilled at preparing financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
- Strong ability to plan, organize, and manage complex financial processes
- Experience with POS, cash, and credit card reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and relationships in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Sharp analytical and organizational instincts
- Unwavering personal integrity and ethical standards
Why Join Us
Join Canteen and put your financial expertise to work in an industry where the numbers directly fuel the guest experience. You'll gain exposure across a full region's financial operations, partner closely with senior finance leadership, and build a career with a company that values precision as much as hospitality.
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Associates at Eurest 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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