SENIOR MANAGER, UNION ACCOUNTING

Job Summary

Compass Group, the world’s largest contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC as a Senior Manager of Union Accounting.

Join a team that sits at the heart of Compass Group’s financial integrity and innovation. As a Senior Manager in Union Accounting, you’ll lead a team of accountants and analysts who are responsible for quality assurance and projects. This role offers the opportunity to blend leadership, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to make a tangible impact across the organization. You’ll help drive efficiency, streamline processes, and contribute to Compass Group’s reputation for operational excellence, all while developing your team and shaping the future of Union Accounting.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love finding smarter ways to work, and enjoy balancing people leadership with strategic problem-solving, this role offers the perfect mix of challenge and reward.

Responsibilities:

· Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 6 Union Accountants/Analysts.

· Plan, execute, and oversee special projects aligned with organizational objectives, defining clear deliverables and success milestones.

· Collaborate closely with management and cross-functional partners (Union Payroll, Operations, Labor Relations, BI, and sector finance teams).

· Create, manage, and communicate key project documentation — including work plans, reports, analyses, and executive presentations.

· Identify process improvement opportunities and champion change initiatives that enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

· Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve complex reconciliation and payment issues related to union dues and benefits.

· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information and uphold data integrity standards.

· Manage audits of previous payments and report on audit result trends, gaps in processes and non-compliance to processes.

· Analyze and interpret labor agreements (CBA’s) to determine correct payable amounts and payment timetables.

· Review contribution calculations monthly and post to SAP.

· Ensure team meets departmental standards for accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.

· Play a key role in implementing and documenting new policies, procedures, and internal controls.

· Establish and monitor team performance metrics, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

· Represent the department in cross-functional meetings and strategic discussions.

· Drive operational excellence by continuously refining department processes and promoting best practices.

· Foster strong communication and collaboration with internal partners and field associates to support business success.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance

· 5+ years of analytical and accounting/finance experience in a large corporation

· 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

· Hyperion/ESSbase, SAP, Power BI, and Access experience is a plus

· Leadership and project management capability

· Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

· Excellent organization and time management skills

· Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

· Able to multitask, constantly monitoring and adjusting priorities

· Team player in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and deadline-driven environment