SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER - FOODBUY (HYBRID)

Compass Corporate

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager will lead a high impact, dynamic team responsible for ensuring proper recognition and allocation of Compass Group volume allowances.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and motivate the team responsible for ensuring proper recognition and allocation of purchasing volume allowances through analysis and quality control check.

• Provide development and growth opportunities to the team, while also providing constructive feedback. Lead open two-way communication with team. Assist team in understanding how they contribute to the vision of the department and the organization.

• Foster and build relationships with business partners in Foodbuy and the Compass organization. Understand and anticipate challenges to support business needs.

• Liaison between Foodbuy Accounting and Technical Accounting to ensure proper income recognition and contract compliance.

• Strive for accounting excellence by ensuring complete, timely and accurate monthly financials and reporting.

• Understand, implement, and adhere to proper accounting controls and KFCs.

• Drive transformational process automation and improvements within Foodbuy Accounting and set the tone for positive change management and strong morale, instilling ownership and autonomy within team members. Encourage team to take initiative on process improvements and challenge existing processes.

• Complete special projects as assigned by Accounting Director and/or Senior Management

• Act as lead contact for external audit, including managing inquiries and reviewing deliverables

• Oversight of Foodbuy Accounting balance sheet; including monthly review, reporting package to Corporate, and meetings.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA a plus

• CPA certifications/candidate or MBA preferred

• 8+ years of accounting experience

• 3+ years of suppliers / customer contract accounting experience

• 4+ years of management experience

• Proficient with Office 365 application (Excel, Power Bi, SharePoint preferred)

• Experience with SAP, Essbase/Hyperion a plus

• Experience with a large company (> $3 billion sales preferred)

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Accounting knowledge and analytical skills

• Excellent problem-solving, process improvement and experience processing and analyzing large amounts of data

• Prioritize and manage projects in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with all levels of Management

• Committed and enthusiastic approach to delivering solutions to business customers

• An established reputation for integrity

• Hands on experience with process improvement methodologies and project management, preferred

• Ability to implement a department vision as set by Sr. management and lead a team toward accomplishing that vision

• Ability to foster solid business partnerships across multiple disciplines and gain buy -in on pursuing 'opportunities' identified

• Food Industry experience is a plus

• Proven track record of developing associates by challenging, empowering, and supporting them

Apply to Compass Group 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate 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)

Req ID: 1307106

Compass Corporate

MIRANDA CARTERET

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