SENIOR DEVELOPER, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & PROJECTS (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Job Summary

Compass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice company, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Developer within the Accounting Services Business Intelligence & Projects (BIP) organization. The Senior Developer plays a dynamic role in driving innovation across Accounting Services by designing, developing, and supporting intelligent business solutions that improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and enhance the accounting close process. This position combines modern application development, business process automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, and financial systems expertise to deliver scalable technology solutions. Working closely with Accounting Services leaders and business partners, this role develops modern applications, automation, reporting, integrations, and AI-enabled solutions. This position is well suited for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working across multiple business functions and technology platforms, and demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, evolving priorities, and strategic objectives.

Solution Design & Development

· Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain business applications, automation solutions, reports, dashboards, and system integrations supporting Accounting Services.

· Analyze business processes and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

· Collaborate with business partners to manage projects, define scope, estimate effort, document milestones, manage technical deliverables, and support successful project execution.

· Modernize existing applications and participate in all phases of the BIP project delivery methodology.

· Utilize Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies.

AI & Intelligent Automation

· Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI and intelligent automation.

· Develop AI-enabled workflow automation using Microsoft AI capabilities and approved AI technologies.

· Research emerging AI capabilities and recommend business use cases.

Operational Excellence

· Support critical applications through troubleshooting and lifecycle management.

· Maintain automation supporting month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.

· Balance multiple concurrent projects, operational support activities, and changing business priorities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

· Modernize legacy applications and recommend new technologies.

· Demonstrate flexibility by supporting multiple Accounting Services functions, business processes, and technology platforms while adapting to evolving business needs and strategic priorities.

Business Partnership

· Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders.

· Communicate technical concepts effectively.

· Support cross-functional initiatives.

Technology Environment

· Enterprise: SAP, BlackLine, Oracle Essbase.

· Microsoft: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SharePoint, Forms, Teams.

· Development: Python, SQL Server, SSMS, Azure DevOps, GitHub, ETL/ELT, APIs.

· AI: Azure AI Foundry, AI Builder, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

· Minimum five years of professional application development experience.

· Experience supporting accounting or finance operations preferred.

· Strong experience designing, developing, and supporting business applications and automation solutions.

· Advanced SQL and Power Platform experience.

· Experience with SAP preferred; ReconArt or BlackLine preferred.

Professional Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong communication and business partnership skills.

· Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and technologies.

· Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Success Profile

· Deliver scalable technology solutions.

· Leverage automation and AI to improve business outcomes.

· Build trusted partnerships.

· Balance innovation with operational stability.