Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - APPLETON, WI
Salary: $80000 - $85000 / yr
Other Forms of Compensation: 15% annual bonus
Job SummaryCanteen is looking for a detail-driven Operations Controller to be the financial backbone of our regional operations. In this role, you'll own the accounting activity for your assigned account(s) and serve as a key partner to the Regional Controller, keeping our financial house in order while supporting the fast pace of foodservice operations. If numbers, accuracy, and operational impact excite you in equal measure, this is your seat at the table.
What You'll Do- Oversee all cash handling procedures across assigned accounts
- Perform reconciliation and analysis for multiple balance sheet accounts
- Analyze financial results for both internal and external stakeholders
- Track and maintain monthly P&L and balance sheet activity
- Develop forecasts and budgets, spotting risks and opportunities along the way
- Review general ledgers and balance sheets, resolving accounting and reconciliation issues as they arise
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports - including fiscal close and internal/external audit reporting - and manage report preparation and distribution
- Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
- Support Payroll and HR administration
- Take on related duties and special projects as needed
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in revenue control, financial reporting, and cash handling
- Accounting experience in foodservice or retail required; foodservice operations experience a plus
- Skilled at preparing financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
- Strong ability to plan, organize, and manage complex financial processes
- Experience with POS, cash, and credit card reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and relationships in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Sharp analytical and organizational instincts
- Unwavering personal integrity and ethical standards
Why Join UsJoin Canteen and put your financial expertise to work in an industry where the numbers directly fuel the guest experience. You'll gain exposure across a full region's financial operations, partner closely with senior finance leadership, and build a career with a company that values precision as much as hospitality.
Apply to Canteen today!Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA
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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)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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