Controller, Edmonton - Compass Group

Compass Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are.

That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more.

We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow.

Join us now and point your career forward

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, nonprofit organizations and other Compass employees
Maintain positive relations with internal and external clients, and always respond promptly to their requests
Make sure to liaise with the team, including the operations team of our partner, McGill University, and any other required sector to guarantee efficient operational performance
Complete all projects on schedule and in a professional manner

Monitoring

Oversee the completion of required departmental reports and the compilation of endofmonth reports
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
Manage a team of 2 employees, and ensure that they are trained and productive
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

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

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MUST HAVE CUTOMER SERVICE, RESTAURANT OR HOTEL EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the food service or retail industry (multi-site) considered an asset
Bilingual (verbal and written)
Good command of Microsoft Office Suite
Flexible, independent and meticulous