Senior Financial Analyst (Remote)

Company: Compass Group
Location: Garland
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

This is a remote position requiring a home base in Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, or Washington, DC.

The Sr Financial Analyst is a results-oriented finance role reporting to the Finance Manager with dotted line responsibility to regional VPOs. This role also works closely with Sales to support new business growth.

DUTIES:
--- Act as financial advisor and business partner for two VPOs.
--- Complete the monthly close process tasks and work closely with the field accounting team to continually improve the close process.
--- Prepare Weekly and Monthly Regional Flash files
--- Ensure unit flash accuracy by reviewing variances and updating entries along with Unit / Complex manager
--- Analyze and review weekly and monthly results and working closely with the operational team prepare action plans to resolve financial issues.
--- Provide Seek continuous improvement in account profitability through raising financial awareness and financial competence of the operations team.
--- Manage the integrity of the Regional Balance Sheet.
--- Work closely with the Internal Audit Department to ensure controls are in place and audits are completed
--- Focus on improving business cash-flow through effective management of Account Receivables and inventory
--- Assist finance management in the preparation of the annual budgeting process and presentation to Sector Management.
--- Provide financial evaluation of new business and other initiatives, working closely with the sales and operations team to create proformas and ensure financial goals are achievable.

EDUCATION:
--- Must hold a four (4) year accounting / finance degree
--- CPA and / or MBA preferable
--- Public accounting experience a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:
--- Minimum of four (4) years in an Operational Finance, Financial Analyst, Accountant, or Financial Audit role
--- Experience within a Service Retail organization a plus

OTHER:
--- Excellent problem-solving, process improvement and analytical skills
--- Strong Accounting knowledge
--- Strong financial modeling skills
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills required)
--- Strong data analytic skills (database and data visualization software skills a plus)
--- Preferred:
o Experience with SAP and Hyperion ESSBase
o Experience with process improvement initiatives using documented project plan (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma)

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.

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