Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Finance to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth within a $1.8B contract food service business.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of financial leadership experience in a multi-site organization, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA/Master of Accounting preferred), and industry expertise in food service, hospitality, or a related sector.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the FP&A department responsible for Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, and Analysis of the entire R/A sector. Coordinate across the company to develop month-end flash expectations for senior leadership with key drivers of variances to budget and forecasts. Work across a portfolio of catering companies to collaborate on new business efforts with a focus on financial modeling and deal strategy. Lead the team responsible for the weekly flash process to ensure accurate analytical commentary is being provided to senior leadership. Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes – including the required internal reviews, presentations, and approvals. Liaise with cross functional teams to build, provide guidance on strategic plans, annual budgets/quarterly forecasts, and to identify risks and opportunities. Analyze business unit results versus targets for both Restaurant Associates financial and Client expectations, highlighting potential issues and presenting key economic drivers to senior management, along with risk mitigation strategies. Review and analyze financial reporting to proactively confront potential issues. Perform special projects as assigned such as industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, assist in prioritizing initiatives with dollarized impact. Own and optimize business processes across the respective companies. Develop and grow the Finance teams. Coordinate sector finance needs with corporate accounting, finance, treasury, IT and other departments as needed. Qualifications
5+ years of financial leadership experience in a multi-site organization. Bachelor’s degree required (MBA/Master of Accounting preferred). Industry expertise in food service, hospitality, or a related sector. Proven track record in finance strategy execution. Strong analytical and communication skills. Experience leading large-scale financial transformation, process improvement, and change management initiatives. Industry experience in Mergers & Acquisitions. Ability to travel within the U.S. (up to 30%). Commitment to ethical leadership, corporate responsibility, and driving a culture of excellence. 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. 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.
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Oversee the FP&A department responsible for Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, and Analysis of the entire R/A sector. Coordinate across the company to develop month-end flash expectations for senior leadership with key drivers of variances to budget and forecasts. Work across a portfolio of catering companies to collaborate on new business efforts with a focus on financial modeling and deal strategy. Lead the team responsible for the weekly flash process to ensure accurate analytical commentary is being provided to senior leadership. Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes – including the required internal reviews, presentations, and approvals. Liaise with cross functional teams to build, provide guidance on strategic plans, annual budgets/quarterly forecasts, and to identify risks and opportunities. Analyze business unit results versus targets for both Restaurant Associates financial and Client expectations, highlighting potential issues and presenting key economic drivers to senior management, along with risk mitigation strategies. Review and analyze financial reporting to proactively confront potential issues. Perform special projects as assigned such as industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, assist in prioritizing initiatives with dollarized impact. Own and optimize business processes across the respective companies. Develop and grow the Finance teams. Coordinate sector finance needs with corporate accounting, finance, treasury, IT and other departments as needed. Qualifications
5+ years of financial leadership experience in a multi-site organization. Bachelor’s degree required (MBA/Master of Accounting preferred). Industry expertise in food service, hospitality, or a related sector. Proven track record in finance strategy execution. Strong analytical and communication skills. Experience leading large-scale financial transformation, process improvement, and change management initiatives. Industry experience in Mergers & Acquisitions. Ability to travel within the U.S. (up to 30%). Commitment to ethical leadership, corporate responsibility, and driving a culture of excellence. 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. 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.
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