Job Description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Controller - New York, NY

Pay 16

Salary: $115,000 - $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 in 2021, This is R/A !

Job Summary

As Controller for Restaurant Associate at JPMorgan Chase's new global HQ at 270 Park, the successful candidate should possess savvy business skills and be a highly motivated professional with a proven ability to establish excellent working relationships with various team members.

The Regional Controller is a results-oriented finance role that reports directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted line responsibility to the General Manager. You will work closely with Operations and Sales, analyzing and driving results to achieve annual key performance indicators. This role serves as a financial advisor and business partner to their operational counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop forecasts and budgets for region and assist with presentations to Sr Management
  • Oversee the monthly close process ensuring sales, inventory, and other activity has been appropriately recorded
  • Analyze financial results of region tracking weekly performance against budget and forecast
  • Work closely with operations to prepare action plans to resolve financial issues
  • Present financial data to clients as a part of the Quarterly Business Reviews
  • Assist in client communications in coordination with the RVP and GM
  • Track DSO for region and work with operators to ensure timely collection of receivables
  • Perform reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts
  • Ensure timely resolution of accounting/reconciliation issues by working closely with Field Accounting team
  • Responsible for all billing, cash handling, cost control, and inventory procedures
  • Conduct Internal Control Reviews at each unit within region annually and ensure audit report recommendations are implemented promptly
  • Ensure that assets are setup properly with Field Accounting and Capital Assets departments
  • Financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
  • CPA highly preferred, but not required
  • A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities, at least 3 years in a similar capacity
  • Public Accounting experience preferred
  • Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry highly preferred, foodservice operations experience a plus
  • Experience with sales analysis and reporting
  • Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
  • Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. POS experience a plus
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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