Financial Controller

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Restaurant Associates

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: yearly bonus

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and internal controls for our client business account. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational insight, while partnering closely with operations and leadership teams in a fast-paced hospitality, retail, or food & beverage environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with GAAP
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to leadership

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations
• Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts and explain results to management
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency

Systems & Tools

• Utilize SAP and QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and reporting
• Leverage advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas) for analysis and reporting
• Partner with IT and operations on system enhancements or implementations

Qualifications

Required

• 2-3 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in hospitality, retail, and/or food & beverage environments
• Hands-on experience with SAP and QuickBooks
• Experience supporting audits and financial reviews

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment
• Effective business partner to operations and leadership teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset

Apply to Restaurant Associates 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.

Associates At Restaurant Associates 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

Req ID: 1489397

Restaurant Associates

Jacinda Moore

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