Finance Director (Hybrid)

Overview

Finance Director (Hybrid) role at Restaurant Associates. This position leads financial planning and analysis within a $1.8B contract food service business, reporting to the SVP of Finance and supporting catering company financial needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the FP&A department responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of the entire Restaurant Associates sector.
• Coordinate across the company to develop month-end flash expectations for senior leadership with key drivers of variances to budget and forecasts.
• Collaborate on new business efforts with a focus on financial modeling and deal strategy across a portfolio of catering companies.
• Lead the team responsible for the weekly flash process, ensuring accurate analytical commentary for senior leadership.
• Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including internal reviews, presentations, and approvals.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to build strategic plans, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyze business unit results versus targets for Restaurant Associates and client expectations, highlight issues, and present key economic drivers with risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and analyze financial reporting to proactively address potential issues.
• Perform special projects such as industry benchmarking, ad hoc analysis, and prioritizing initiatives with dollarized impact.
• Own and optimize business processes across the respective companies.
• Develop and grow the Finance teams.
• Coordinate sector finance needs with corporate accounting, finance, treasury, IT and other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial leadership experience in a multi-site organization
• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA/Master of Accounting preferred)
• Industry expertise in food service, hospitality, or a related sector
• Proven track record in finance strategy execution
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience leading large-scale financial transformation, process improvement, and change management initiatives
• Industry experience in Mergers & Acquisitions
• Ability to travel within the U.S. (up to 30%)
• Commitment to ethical leadership, corporate responsibility, and driving a culture of excellence

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

Apply to Restaurant Associates today. Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws.

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