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Jacinda Moore, MBA 💼
Talent Partner @ Compass Group USA | MBA, HR, Training | Project Mgmt Strategist ♦ Volunteer ▬ Thought Leader 💡 #Hiring
Highly prefer the candidate to reside in New York, Northeast states, PA, or DC.
25% travel, including overnight, as necessary.
The Senior Regional Controller is a results-oriented finance role that reports directly to the Divisional VP of Finance working closely with the 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 working closely with the field accounting team to continually improve the close process.
Analyze and review of weekly and monthly results and working closely with the operational team in order to agree 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 setup 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
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Hotels and Motels, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Hospitality
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