OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - MIDDLETOWN, PA
Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER
Pay Grade: 15
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible
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.
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with operations leadership to develop financial plans and performance targets
· Manage ongoing forecasts and analyze trends, business drivers, risks, and opportunities that may impact financial performance
· Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
· Own and analyze P&L performance, providing variance explanations, actionable insights, and recommendations to operations leadership
· Review general ledger activity and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
· Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance, manage costs, and support operational decision-making
· Provide financial guidance and analysis to help operations understand key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
· Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, efficiency, and financial visibility
· Support business initiatives and other financial activities as needed
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field preferred
· 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
· Previous supervisory or people management experience
· Experience supporting an operationally focused business environment preferred
· Hospitality, retail, foodservice, distribution, or related industry experience is a plus
Technical Skills & Expertise
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations
· Strong understanding of P&L management, financial controls, and variance analysis
· Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
· Strong proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system
· Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
· Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for operations leadership
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skill
Apply to Canteen today!
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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, 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.
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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