Operations Controller

Canteen

Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - PARAGOULD, AR

Salary: $75000 - $85000 / yr

Other Forms of Compensation: 15% 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.

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Canteen is seeking an experienced Operations Controller to lead all accounting and financial activity across the Paragould District (coffee, markets, and vending operations within this corporate dining portfolio). This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who can balance the numbers-driven precision of financial reporting with the relationship-building and coaching that keeps a District's operations running strong. Canteen and Compass Group offer tremendous opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic, hospitality focused environment.

• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately, completely, and on time
• Lead training and development for all accounting and clerical staff within the District
• Provide financial support and guidance to operations leadership
• Assist with new business return on investment pro-forma, including risk analysis
• Partner with the Sector Finance team to keep operations focused on optimizing working capital
• Take on other duties as assigned, supporting the broader financial health of the District

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of relevant financial leadership experience, including revenue control, financial reporting, and cash handling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong concentration in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and analyses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships across teams
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

At Canteen, our District's success runs on strong financial leadership. As Operations Controller, you'll be a trusted advisor to operations, a mentor to your accounting team, and a key partner in driving smart, sustainable growth — all within a company that values precision, collaboration, and results.

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.

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