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DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

 

 

 

  • We are hiring immediately for a DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER position.
  • Location: Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Requirement: Travel 25%-30% - Supporting Texas and Arkansas
  • Pay Range: $120,000 to 125,000 annually

 

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit.  Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within. 

 

 

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

 

 

Success on our team starts with our culture:

  • We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
  • A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.  
  • Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
  • We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.  
  • We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.  We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
  • We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).   
  • Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

 

 

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

 

Job Summary

Divisional Operations Controller – Commissary & Regional Finance Support 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Divisional Operations Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations for a high-volume commissary operation in the Dallas market while supporting broader regional finance initiatives across the East region. This role combines on-site financial ownership with regional leadership support responsibilities including training, forecasting, budgeting, auditing, and financial analysis.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee commissary financial operations including inventory, production costs, transfers, and revenue tracking
  • Lead monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Develop and manage annual budgets and monthly forecasts
  • Perform financial analysis and provide actionable insights to operations leadership
  • Lead training and onboarding for Controllers and GMs across the region
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and support audits and internal control reviews
  • Drive system accuracy and reporting consistency across platforms
  • Support Regional Controller with various projects
  • Supporting Texas and Arkansas
  • Travel 25% - 30%

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5–8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations finance
  • Experience in foodservice, hospitality, or commissary operations preferred
  • Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Proven ability to lead training and support multi-unit operations

 

Core Competencies:

  • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise
  • Operational finance and cost control understanding
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to translate financial data into operational insights

 

Success Profile:

  • Maintains full ownership of commissary financial performance
  • Proactively identifies risks and drives corrective action
  • Builds strong partnerships with operations and leadership
  • Standardizes financial practices across the region
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to field finance teams

 

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering 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)

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

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Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: 

  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. 

  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. 

  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. 

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace. 


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