Director of Regional Finance
Canteen - St. Louis, MO
posted 5 months ago
About the position
The Director of Regional Finance at Compass Group is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities within the District, which includes locations in St. Louis, MO, and Little Rock, AR. This position requires the individual to reside within a commutable distance to these locations and entails travel up to 25% between them. The Director will ensure that financial statements are prepared accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, which is crucial for the financial health of the organization. In addition to financial reporting, the Director will be responsible for the training and development of all accounting and clerical staff within the District. This includes providing financial support and guidance to operations, assisting with new business return on investment pro-formas, and conducting risk analysis. The role also involves collaborating with the Sector Finance team to keep operations focused on optimizing working capital. The Director will perform other duties as assigned, which may vary based on the needs of the business. This position is integral to the financial strategy of Compass Group, requiring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The Director will play a key role in forecasting and budgeting, ensuring that the financial goals of the District align with the overall objectives of the company.
Responsibilities
- Ensures financial statements are prepared in an accurate, complete and timely manner
- Ensures training and development of all accounting and clerical staff within the District
- Provides financial support and guidance to operations
- Assists with new business return on investment pro-forma including risk analysis
- Assists Sector Finance team with keeping operations focused on optimization of working capital
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or relevant professional experience
- At least 5 years' relevant experience (including revenue control, financial reporting, cash handling, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
- Demonstrated ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
