REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR - PARSIPPANY, NJ

Position Title: REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $120,000 - 125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS POTENTIAL

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

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Job Summary

The Regional Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership and oversight across assigned business units. This role partners with operations and senior leadership to drive strong financial performance, ensure effective controls, and support operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls, maintaining financial integrity and risk mitigation
• Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting, and performance analysis for assigned business units
• Own and analyze regional P&L performance, delivering actionable insights, variance explanations, and recommendations
• Review the general ledger and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
• Serve as a strategic business partner to operations and senior leadership to optimize financial results and operational efficiency
• Develop, coach, and mentor finance team members to build a high-performing finance organization
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost optimization, and enhanced financial visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (required)
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
• Previous supervisory or people management experience
• Hospitality, retail, or foodservice industry experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Solid understanding of P&L management, variance analysis, and financial controls

Apply to Canteen today!

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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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