Operations Controller

Canteen

Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - APPLETON, WI

Salary: $80000 - $85000 / yr

Other Forms of Compensation: 10% annual bonus

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Canteen is looking for a detail-driven Operations Controller to be the financial backbone of our regional operations. In this role, you'll own the accounting activity for your assigned account(s) and serve as a key partner to the Regional Controller, keeping our financial house in order while supporting the fast pace of food service operations. If numbers, accuracy, and operational impact excite you in equal measure, this is your seat at the table.

• Oversee all cash handling procedures across assigned accounts
• Perform reconciliation and analysis for multiple balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial results for both internal and external stakeholders
• Track and maintain monthly P&L and balance sheet activity
• Develop forecasts and budgets, spotting risks and opportunities along the way
• Review general ledgers and balance sheets, resolving accounting and reconciliation issues as they arise
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports — including fiscal close and internal/external audit reporting — and manage report preparation and distribution
• Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
• Support Payroll and HR administration
• Take on related duties and special projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in revenue control, financial reporting, and cash handling
• Accounting experience in food service or retail required; food service operations experience a plus
• Skilled at preparing financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
• Strong ability to plan, organize, and manage complex financial processes
• Experience with POS, cash, and credit card reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and relationships in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Sharp analytical and organizational instincts
• Unwavering personal integrity and ethical standards

Join Canteen and put your financial expertise to work in an industry where the numbers directly fuel the guest experience. You'll gain exposure across a full region's financial operations, partner closely with senior finance leadership, and build a career with a company that values precision as much as hospitality.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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,…