Financial Controller

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Controllers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Operations

• Support the company’s initiatives in the department
• Show great attention to detail
• Build and maintain solid relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, non-profit organizations and other Compass employees
• Maintain positive relations with internal and external clients, and always respond promptly to their requests
• Complete all projects on schedule and in a professional manner

Monitoring

• Oversee the completion of required departmental reports and the compilation of end-of-month reports and processes
• Initiate and maintain the annual budget process, quarterly and monthly forecasts
• Ensure that employees follow Compass standards as outlined in the training manual and employee handbook
• Effectively implement financial processes and systems to fulfil these responsibilities
• Develop and put in place an action plan to meet financial goals
• Oversee the entire payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable process
• Closely monitor the accuracy of payroll information and deadlines for submission
• Ensure that all sales reports and financial statements are accurate before disseminated
• Clearly communicate financial results to the management team on a regular basis
• Provide accurate and targeted financial analyses upon request
• Review bank reconciliations
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare accounting information for internal and external audits
• Perform any other related tasks, including data entry, payroll
• Able to problem solve and understand business analytics

Team

• Manage employees to meet operational needs
• Use all performance management tools to provide constructive advice and comments to the team
• Have a positive attitude towards members of the team
• Encourage teamwork to maximize productivity and team morale
• Organize regular meetings to ensure proper communication between the management team and department employees
• Act as a mentor to department managers to develop their talents and leadership skills

Think you have what it takes to be our Controller? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• University degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience
• Experience in the food service or retail industry (multi-site) considered an asset
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible, independent and meticulous