SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER - HYBRID

Restaurant AssociatesPosition Title: Senior Finance Manager - HybridSalary: $120,000 - $140,000Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligibleBecome 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, This is R/A !This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.Job SummaryThe Senior Finance Manager will support accounting and financial reporting for the Americas region. He/she/they will also partner with Google Food Program Managers in the Americas as well as other Compass Sectors in the Americas (Restaurant Associates, Canteen Google US, and Global Compass @ Google team) to oversee financial practices and to support financial operational excellence. This position reports into the Director of Finance, Americas and will leverage their strong financial and accounting skills to partner with key stakeholders (culinary, hospitality, concept development, procurement, risk management, operations and HR), to promote financial best practices in line with Compass standards and Google Food expectations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop relationships with local operating sector accounting teams to create a strong financial Compass @Google Americas regional team that can meet our partners financial goals while managing the food program. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.Quarterly forecast support for all units for the clientBuild and maintain annual internal and client budgetsMaintains and reinforces all accounting policies and standards consistently across the accountPrepare reporting for the client forecast versus actual monthly reconciliation.Prepare reporting for the client Committed Spend monthly meeting based on month-to-date data.Prepare monthly forecast/committed spend/actual expense for client input into their accounting systems.Oversee preparation of Monthly financial summary reports to unit management and leadership groupsSupport the tracking and analysis of Operational Excellence MetricsTrack weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI’s for clientAnnual and on-going budget support (training, questions) for managers and chefs and review budgets by location with LeadershipAssist with proformas for new cafés/programsProvide support for client vendor payment systemsEnsure invoice process has proper checks and balancesReview weekly audits of orders vs invoices to ensure correct vendor paymentWork with vendor relations to ensure purchase orders are funded properlyInternal Controls:Implement and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure financial data integrity.Conduct regular reviews of internal control procedures, flagging risks to appropriate parties, and recommending improvements for continued effectiveness.Ensure that close deadlines are met weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.Present information for Quarter Business Discussions (aka quarter reports) and annual strategic review projects as neededOther financial projects as neededMinimum Qualifications:Written and verbal proficiency in English and Spanish a plus4-year college degree in Business/Accounting and/or 7 years of experience as a multi-unit controllerMBA preferredCertified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferredStrong partnership skillsAbility to influence in a matrixed organizationAble to dynamically and creatively problem solveAdept at managing multiple client and internal requests and deadlinesAble to shift priorities for self and team on short noticeProficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPointProficient in Google Docs products including Sheets, Docs, Slides and GMailApply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Paid Parental LeavePersonal LeaveAssociates 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdfApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.