Restaurant Associates
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
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 in 2021 . This is R/A!
Job Summary
The Regional Controller is a results-oriented finance role that reports directly to the Divisional VP of Finance, working closely with RA's Operations team to improve profitability and cash-flow.
DUTIES:
- Act as financial advisor and business partner to the VP of Finance.
- Manage and control the annual budgeting process and assist with the presentation to Divisional Management.
- Coordinate the Forecast process and work with the operations team to produce action plans to rectify any performance issues.
- Provide financial evaluation of new business and re-bid proformas, working closely with the sales and operations team to ensure financial goals are achievable. Improve quality of financial review through benchmarking and sensitivity analysis.
- Negotiate where appropriate in client negotiations e.g., contractual discussions, AR disputes.
- Oversee the monthly close process and work closely with the field accounting team to continually improve the close process.
- Analyze and review weekly and monthly results and work closely with the operational team to agree on action plans to resolve financial issues.
- Seek continuous improvement in account profitability through raising financial awareness and financial competence of the operations team.
- Focus on improving business cash-flow notably through:
- Effective management of Account Receivables
- Efficient utilization of capital investment
- Sound inventory management
- Ensure sound financial control throughout the region and work closely with the Internal Audit Department to ensure:
- ICR targets are delivered
- Audit report recommendations are implemented promptly
- Loss prevention disciplines are in place (cash handling, timely payment of invoices, inventory, etc)
- Recruit, coach and develop the financial support staff.
- Ensure that assets are set up properly with accounting and capital assets department by making certain that all invoices are forwarded timely.
- Provide client ad-hoc reporting as needed.
- Review and analyze Compass reporting to proactively confront potential issues.
- Attend divisional and regional meetings as needed.
EDUCATION:
- Must hold a four (4) year accounting degree
- CPA and MBA also preferable
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years in a Senior Financial role within a Service or Retail organization
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
OTHER:
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Previous experience with SAP is preferable.
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
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.
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)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1314595
Restaurant Associates
Jacinda Moore
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