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Senior Finance Manager (Hybrid)

Compass Group, North America • Washington, DC • 8h ago

Occasions

Salary: $145,000 - $185,000

Other Forms of Compensation: yearly bonus

a vision for creating remarkable events

FOOD FIRST. INSPIRED BY INGREDIENTS. GREAT SERVICE.

Our Approach

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers is a full service catering firm located in Washington DC and had built its premier reputation for flawless execution of elegant events. The Occasions' team works closely with our clients to design, customize and create remarkable events.

We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to re?ect our clients unique style, taste and vision.

Come join our team of inspired professionals and be a part of the unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed our clients expectation and delight in every way.

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

Control

Oversee timely and accurate weekly and monthly closes, prepare accrual journal entries per IFRS and company guidelines, and drive ongoing close process improvements.

Ensure the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet of the Business Unit.

Focus on improving business cash-flow notably through:

Effective management and timely collection of accounts receivable

Sound inventory management.

Ensure accuracy and control of physical inventory and cash collection.

Ensuring capital purchases are forecasted, tracked, and capitalized appropriately.

Ensure that assets are set up correctly by the accounting and capital assets department and that all invoices are forwarded on time.

Provide client ad-hoc financial reporting as needed.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Coordinate, direct, oversee, and present the "bottom-up" P&L Forecasts and the Annual Budget across Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR (cross-functional teams), and Finance teams for the Business Unit.

Call out variances to the Budget and partner with the Business Unit Leadership team to find and execute needed corrective actions.

Assess and quantify risks and opportunities, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement plans to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Operational Management

Influence and drive the financial agenda as part of the Business Unit's Leadership team.

Be a thought leader, financial advisor, and business partner to the Business Unit VP/GM, Business Unit's Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams. Ensure Business Unit operations are delivering expected profit goals/margins.

Present Business Unit P&Ls Forecast and Outlook to the Business Unit Leadership and Corporate Finance teams. Highlight critical issues to be addressed and the "story" behind the numbers.

Analyze and review weekly and monthly results, and, working closely with the Business Unit operational team, prepare action plans to resolve financial issues.

Assist in implementing new Management Reporting P&L, Sales/Invoicing, and General Ledger system(s).

Be a driving force for continuous improvement in account profitability through raising financial awareness and financial competence of the operations team at the Business Unit.

Team Management & Development

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, support, and develop direct reports to achieve individual and team goals.

Proficient in setting clear expectations, providing regular and constructive feedback, and conducting formal performance reviews.

Strong capability to assess individual and team strengths, identify skill gaps, and align talent with business priorities.

Experience reorganizing team structures to improve efficiency, collaboration, and performance in response to evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive hands-on accounting and financial managerial experience required, preferably in the Foodservice, Hotel, or Hospitality industries.

A four-year Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business/economics is required. CPA or MBA is preferrable.

Possesses solid technical foundation in accounting with a thorough knowledge of GAAP financial principles.

Recognized as a strategic partner and team leader, skilled in boosting efficiency, building strong teams, and enhancing profitability.

Team player and strong communicative leader who can work across a fast-paced organization. Must form and maintain best-in-class relationships with business partners.

Apply to Occasions Caterers today!

Occasions Caterers is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. 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.

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