DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL CONTROLS

: Compass Corporate

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Controls will work alongside the VP of Controls to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the Company's internal financial controls. The role will be responsible for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls (Key Financial Control Framework) through process improvement initiatives and automation. This is a new 2nd line role that includes managing self-assessments of internal controls.

This role will also have liaison responsibility with the company's internal and external auditors. This person must also demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to effectively influence and drive change across sectors, regions, business units and functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and advise on the design and execution of accounting controls for the company, including within the new ERP system, SAP S4 Hana.
• Ensure financial and accounting processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage control risk, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary.
• Manage and ensure completion of the action plan to remediate the recommendations from the annual internal audit.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to enhance the control environment through process optimization and automation.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and oversee remediation of those deficiencies.
• Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes.
• Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly.
• Proactively develop effective relationships with key stakeholders in the Business Units, Corporate Controller, Chief Information Officer, Functional Leaders, and External Auditors. Understand, anticipate, and balance the competing objectives of your stakeholders.
• Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant controls, audit and/or accounting experience required, preferably in a large company (Fortune 500) or professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
• Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead and collaborate across functions and stakeholders.
• Command of reporting systems, processes, and control frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across boundaries.
• Exhibit initiative, comfortable working in an entrepreneurial culture and assuming a strong sense of ownership over controls environment.
• Experience with SAP and HFM.
• Familiarity with the UK Corporate Governance Code preferred.

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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. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate 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)

Req ID: 1286026

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