Global Finance Manager 1369308

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o. • Remote (MD, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Bon Appetit

We are hiring immediately for a Global Finance Manager position.
Location: Charlotte NC or Mountain View CA
Pay Range: $97,500.00 - $156,000.00 Annually
Other forms of compensation: Bonus Eligible

Role Summary:

The Global Finance Manager will utilize their skills as a finance professional to partner with Compass Group sector and account Site Leadership as well as Google’s Food Managers and lead our regional finance teams in contract management and compliance. 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 and invoice consistency per contract terms, support audits, implement governance processes, manage commercial contracts, and provide GAAP guidance for compliant reporting.

Regional Finance Support:

Collaborate with regional teams to address and resolve financial matters.
Support audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Assist in rolling out new processes and systems for enhanced governance, client contracts, and billing.

Financial Governance and Compliance:

Ensure all financial practices align with GAAP and other regulations.
Provide expert opinions on complex accounting issues.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures for global operations.

Contract Management:

Review and support the execution of commercial contracts in collaboration with legal and regional teams.
Monitor contract performance and compliance, identifying and mitigating risks.
Maintain a centralized contract document repository.
Provide guidance to regional teams on contract interpretation and implementation.

Process Improvement and Systems Implementation:

Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems across regions.
Support the implementation of new financial systems and tools.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial processes and recommend improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on contract terms and objectives.
Collaborate with regional teams to understand local business needs and challenges.
Build strong relationships with regional finance teams and other key stakeholders.
Influence and engage others to achieve financial objectives and drive change.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on contract performance and compliance.

Essential Qualifications:

CPA
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.

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.

Minimal to moderate travel required for the role based on geographic location (5% to 20%)

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.