Sr. Financial Analyst- Reporting & Department Projects

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As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. 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.

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Compass Group North America is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and lead key departmental initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely financial information while driving projects that enhance reporting processes, systems, and controls across a large, complex organization.

• Prepare, review, and analyze recurring financial and management reports used by Accounting, Finance leadership, and business partners
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Ensure financial data integrity, consistency, and compliance with IFRS and Compass Group accounting policies
• Serve as a subject matter resource for reporting-related questions and analysis
• Support internal and external audit requests related to reporting and documentation
• Analyze trends and variances and provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making

• Lead and manage accounting and finance-related projects, including reporting enhancements, system implementations, process standardization, and automation initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Foodbuy, and IT to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Assist with documentation of accounting processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability across the organization
• Support implementation and adoption of new processes and tools through documentation, communication, and knowledge sharing

• Provide advanced ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and leadership requests
• Develop presentations, dashboards, and reporting materials for leadership and corporate stakeholders
• Stay current on IFRS standards, Compass Group policies, and evolving business requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification or candidate preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools strongly preferred
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar)
• Prior experience supporting audits or enterprise-level reporting environments
• Experience working in a large, decentralized, or multi-unit organization
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities independently
• Experience delivering presentations to senior management and department customers
• Strong accounting knowledge with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage high volumes of work and competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to foster solid business partnerships across multiple disciplines
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Food industry experience is a plus

• 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…