Divisional Controller

Job Summary

Site Specific Responsibilities:

Financial Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain weekly labor and COGS forecasts based on productivity metrics.
• Lead the creation of quarterly headcount-based forecasts to support strategic workforce planning.
• Prepare and update Forecast A/B projections and the annual operating budget for operating units and investment accounts.
• Conduct monthly productivity updates to inform financial forecasting and labor planning.

Revenue & Expense Management

• Update internal spreadsheets daily with revenue and guest count data to calculate average check and participation rates.
• Enter all daily revenue figures into Financial system and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and review weekly Procurement Card expenditures for accuracy and compliance.

Financial Reporting & Flash Communication

• Prepare and distribute weekly Flash reports to both client and Internal stakeholders.
• Update Flash commentary in MyFi based on financial results and variances.
• Communicate Flash highlights and key takeaways to the client in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and present “Day X” month-end close summaries to corporate, ensuring all journal entries and accruals are completed and reconciled.

Accounts Receivable & Client Billing

• Prepare and reconcile monthly investment tracker to ensure accurate reimbursement requests.
• Reconcile AR invoices against Client portal records, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit monthly subsidy invoices on behalf of Compass to the client portal.
• Collaborate with the Staff Accountant to address and resolve any AR or billing issues.
• Manage intercompany charge transfers between investment and subsidy accounts.
• Post journal entries for reclassifications, accruals, and corrections as needed throughout the month.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Provide ad-hoc proforma financial estimations for new cafés or operational initiatives.
• Actively participate in on-site meetings including leadership forums, supervisor development, area finance/operations reviews, safety sessions, and AR calls.
• Support and contribute to the preparation and execution of Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings with clients and leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
• Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry preferred, foodservice operations experience a plus
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
• Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
• Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior