Senior Financial Accountant
Compass Group· Foodservice & Support Services· Oct 1, 2026 · 27d ago
NC
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$88K–$115K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Accountant position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate corporate accounting across acquisitions, investments, and cross sector activity. This position will partner closely with Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting & Compliance, other Corporate departments, and Sector Finance. This role reports to the Manager of Financial Accounting.
Responsibilities:
· Lead post-acquisition accounting activities including off-ledger reporting, integration support, and financial analysis
· Partner with sector finance to review and record equity method investments
· Coordinate with sectors and other countries regarding intercompany activity
· Proactively identify and implement process improvements using automation and artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy and efficiency
· Execute month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries
· Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are timely and accurate
· Assist in annual audit by providing requested reports and schedules
· Provide ad-hoc reports as requested by management
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
· CPA/CPA Candidate
· Minimum 2-3 years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry)
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
· Solid understanding of IFRS and US GAAP
· Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
· Microsoft Power Platform / process automation experience
· SAP & Hyperion/Essbase experience
· 1+ years Public Accounting experience
· MS in Accounting
· Experience with SOX compliance testing & internal controls
· Experience in large, complex organization (> $3 billion sales preferred
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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.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1538938
Compass Corporate
Courtney E Sink
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