About this role
Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (HYBRID) - BLOOMINGTON, IL
Salary: $95000 - $115000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus opportunity
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
Job Summary
The Operations Controller plays a critical role in driving financial performance within a dynamic environment. This individual will act as a trusted financial partner to operational leaders, providing clear insights into financial results, identifying variances, and translating data into actionable business decisions.
The ideal candidate brings a hands‑on accounting background and the ability to clearly articulate financial impact to both internal stakeholders and client partners. This is a highly visible role suited for a self‑starter and problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, operationally focused setting.
This is a hybrid role with travel requirements of up to 20%.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze GL, P&L statements, and variances, clearly explaining results and budget deviations to stakeholders.
- Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and support continuous financial process improvement.
- Oversees all cash handling procedures.
- Performs reconciliation and analysis for several balance sheet accounts.
- Analyzes financial results for both internal and external use.
- Tracks and maintains monthly P/L and balance sheet activity.
- Develops forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Reviews general ledger and balance sheets.
- Resolves various accounting/reconciliation issues.
- Completes financial reports: monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including but not limited to monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting; manages report preparation and distribution.
- Maintains inventory and cost control procedures.
- Performs administration of Payroll and Human Resources.
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
- This is a hybrid role with travel requirements of up to 20%.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities.
- Accounting experience in foodservice, retail, or hospitality industry strongly preferred.
- Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses.
- Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information.
- Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise manner.
- Proven problem solver and self‑starter who thrives in a collaborative, client‑facing setting.
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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.
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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Other facts
About Compass Group
Compass Group is a global leader in food services operating in over 25 countries with around 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results.
What you'll do
- The Operations Controller is responsible for driving financial performance by analyzing financial results and providing insights to operational leaders. This role includes overseeing cash handling procedures, performing reconciliations, and developing forecasts and budgets.
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