Position Title: REGIONAL OPERATIONS CONTROLLER UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON KY
SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors.
SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world.
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SSC is looking to hire a Regional Operations Controller, you will be responsible for leading the accounting and finance activity for all campuses within this account. You will also be assisting the Divisional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region. You will take charge of accuracy, internal controls, financial analysis, and strategic planning. This role is on-site in Lexington, Kentucky and does offer relocation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures all accounting activity within the Region is performed accurately and completely
- Ensures all account procedures conform with strict internal control requirements to safeguard Company assets, including cash, inventory, and accounts receivable
- Analyzes financial results including Key Performance Indicators for both internal and external use
- Understands contractual financial terms and obligations to ensure SSC compliance
- Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities
- Reviews weekly general ledger activity and prepares correcting entries as needed
- Completes financial reports monthly, quarterly and annually as needed
- Trains, mentors and develops all unit accounting and clerical staff and provides financial guidance to operational account managers
- Prepares and presents financial summaries for both internal and client leadership
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
- Travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
- A minimum of five years hands on experience required
- Experience supporting operations is strongly preferred
- Strong Excel analytic skills required
- Ability to prepare key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
- Proven ability to work closely with teams and client partners
- Strong communicator with ability to explain financial and accounting principles to various levels of management and support personnel
- Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as preparing and analyzing moderately complex financial models
- Experience with AP/PO process managing a high volume of work order billing
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
- Must reside in Lexington, Kentucky.
Job Summary:
Working as a Regional Operations Controller, you are a multi-unit controller in charge of overseeing multiple units. For each unit, you are responsible for ensuring all unit controllers correctly conduct their financial reporting including the following: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, monthly and fiscal close, & internal and external audit reporting. You will develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities. You will oversee Payroll and Human Resources administration. You will also analyze financial results for both internal and external use and track/ maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitors and maintains prompt routine preparation and reporting of retail productivity measures
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Provides personal support and training for unit managers with unit bookkeeping as needed
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Assists with and oversees the monthly close process, providing the bridge between unit management and corporate HQ
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Monitors and improves local controls and accounting procedures where weaknesses are identified at unit level
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Establishes routines for weekly operating and profitability reports, focusing on provision of accuracy and relevant, prompt information for management
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Provides prompt analysis of month end results for the operational team, including unit management
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Prepares detailed and summary forecasts as required
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Leads the preparation of detailed and rolled up annual budgets
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, MBA and/or CPA an advantage
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Five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities
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Three years’ experience in a similar operational accounting or financial reporting role a plus
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Previous similar experience in a retail environment also an advantage
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Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
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Proficient in Excel, Word, knowledge of Access, PowerPoint SAP (spreadsheets and financial accounting software) advantageous
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Ability to travel (20%)
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Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills
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Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
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Paid Parental Leave
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Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.
