Job Description

BON APPETIT MANAGEMENT CO. IS HIRING A UNIT CONTROLLER SERVING A WELL-KNOWN, SIZABLE FREE MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTING AMERICAN & EUROPEAN ART, ARCHITECTURE & MANICURED GARDENS.

Do you love working in an ever-changing environment?

Do you love working in a fast-paced environment?

Do you have experience working in a hospitality accounting role?

Do you have a passion for food and customer service?

We are seeking a reliable accounting professional who understand how their work supports the big picture – candidates are able to proactively problem solve and communicate their understanding of the big picture. The best candidates possess a strong sense of ethics and will do the right thing even if challenged.

Controllers will enjoy being part of a supportive network of finance professionals and will liaise with the Regional Controller and any Unit Bookkeepers. The ability to build trust with clients, operations teams, and direct reports is key.

The work model is primarily onsite due to the initial training and relationship building aspects of the job, with future potential to discuss a hybrid, partial remote model.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller for Bon Appetit Management Company is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven working experience as a Controller
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to influence management
• Technical accounting expertise
• People skills
• Ability to commission, deploy and monitor effectiveness
• Efficiency and time management
• Must be adept with technology and comfortable working in a shared-service environment

OVERALL MANAGEMENT:

• Manage all accounting operations including sales, A/R, A/P, inventory, billing, and financial reporting
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Prepare monthly and annual budgets and financial forecasts and report variances
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Review transaction ledger and identify areas of opportunity Support weekly, monthly, and year-end close processes
• Hire, train and supervise accounting staff
• Teach operators on how to better understand and use financial statements
• Research any POS issues and follow through to resolution
• Preparation and analysis of period end financial reports for management team – provide explanations for variances to budget and forecasts, identify trends and KPIs
• Participate and closely assist in the preparation of quarterly business reviews
• At quarterly business reviews, be prepared to present an analysis of the financial performance
• Participate in review of contract and contract changes to assess commercial implications and ensure contracts are understood and enforced
• Provide leadership within finance and accounting departments and work with other departments to identify workflow improvements and best practices to improve the accuracy and timelines of financial reporting
• Ultimately, you'll make sure we comply with accounting regulations, maximize profits and mitigate risks

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CLIENT RELATIONS:

• Represent the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer, client and employee interactions
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and suggesting future paths to be taken
• Create client facing reports which may include visuals and narrative
• Review computations made by others for accuracy
• Validate assumptions
• Provide financial perspective of risks and opportunities
• Keep in constant contact with operations to recognize change in trends

BENEFITS:

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

ABOUT COMPASS GROUP: ACHIEVING LEADERSHIP IN THE FOOD SERVICE 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.

Company Description

We are an on-site restaurant company offering full food-service management to corporations, universities, museums, and specialty venues. Based in Redwood City, CA, we operate more than 1,000 cafés in 33 states for dozens of marquee clients. Our food is cooked from scratch, including sauces, stocks, and soups. (Salsa, too!) A pioneer in environmentally sound sourcing policies, we’ve developed programs addressing local purchasing, overuse of antibiotics, sustainable seafood, the food–climate change connection, humanely raised meat and eggs, and farm workers’ rights. We’re grateful to have been recognized by many leading foundations, nonprofits, and industry associations for our work.