Senior Finance Manager (Bay)

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring immediately for a Senior Finance Manager position.

• Location : Mountain View, CA 
• Schedule : Monday - Friday  (Hybrid -3 days on-site)
• Pay Range: 145,000.00 – $155,000.00 annually
• Position is bonus eligible

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Background to role:

The vision of the Food team at Bon Appetit/Client is to contribute to feeding the world responsibly and sustainably through View email address on ziprecruiter.com program leadership and by building upon Clients ecosystem. The mission of the Food program at  Client site is to inspire and enable the Client community to thrive through food choices and experiences. The Food team at Client has developed a clearly defined strategy that puts a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, the Responsible Business framework, and Behavioral Economics.

The Finance Team exists to support the Food at client program regionally and to champion best financial practices as it relates to analysis, budget, forecasting and spend for all aspects of the Food at client Program and its values both to clients and to the vendor partners. 

Role Summary:

The Finance Manager will utilize their skills as a finance professional to partner with the regional finance team and account Site Leadership as well as Clients Food Service Managers and lead our regional finance team in data collection and reporting.  The role will implement strategic thinking, deep financial understanding, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority. The successful candidate will ensure financial reporting consistency per contract terms, support budget and forecasting reporting, KPI metric reporting, dashboard data validation, and provide GAAP guidance for compliant reporting.

The great things you can expect to do:

• Regional Finance Support:
  • Collaborate with regional teams to address and resolve financial reporting matters.
  • Support the budget and forecast process through actual and forecast data collection.
  • Assist in rolling out new processes and systems for enhanced governance, client reporting.
• Financial Governance and Compliance:
  • Ensure all financial practices align with GAAP and other regulations.
  • Provide expert opinions on complex reporting issues.
  • Develop and implement a financial reporting framework for new and existing reports.
  • Lead in supporting internal/external audit requirements and/or remediation.
• Contract Management:
  • Monitor contract performance and compliance, through reporting and analysis.
  • Maintain a centralized reporting repository.
  • Provide guidance to the regional team on reporting interpretation and implementation.
• Process Improvement and Systems Implementation:
  • Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems across the region.
  • Support the implementation of new financial systems and tools through reporting.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial processes and recommend improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure alignment on contract terms and objectives through reporting.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to understand local business needs and challenges, building/altering reports to support as the needs in the environment change.
  • Build strong relationships with the regional finance team and other key stakeholders.
  • Influence and engage others to achieve financial objectives and drive change.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to regional management on contract financial performance and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a senior finance role, with a strong background in global finance operations.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proven ability to influence and engage others without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• An interest in report development in Google tools.

Physical and Language Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to;

• Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required
• Ability to read, understand and speak English to perform essential functions of the job.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically and strategically to drive financial performance and compliance.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to influence and guide regional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit:

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.