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St. Louis Admin [STLADM01] - ST LOUIS, MO

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Description:

Purpose: The Operations Controller is responsible for managing cost controls, budgeting and forecasting processes, financial analysis and reporting, and accounting procedures for a single branch or region with multiple locations ranging from small to large sales volume operations. Essential Functions: • Manages the preparation and transmission of branch accounting information such as sales and profit figures, payroll data, accruals, transfers, and inventories • Oversees maintenance of internal accounting records and is responsible for preparing timely area management and corporate/regional reports directly manages activities of their accounting staff • Implements company defined financial metrics throughout their area of responsibility • Maintains the appropriate control environment within their area of responsibility ensuring compliance with all corporate accounting standards within the region and provides necessary training to branch management in accounting standards and corporate policies and procedures • Manages budget, forecast, and accounting processes for the region including review and validation; makes appropriate recommendations and implements appropriate solutions • Provides fact-based input into development projects by working with field management in accurately evaluating financial risks and returns of potentially new business opportunities • Provides accurate fact-based analysis for ad hoc reporting as requested by the Senior Manager • Prepares reports and presentations, including developing financial bridges for the Business Controller review Reporting Relationship and Other Important Information: • The Operations Controller position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards Act as an Exempt position. • This position typically reports to the Business Controller. • The Operations Controller requires occasional travel, up to 25% of the time.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: • Requires strong financial acumen and accounting skills typically gained through a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance (CPA/MBA preferred) and 7 years of financial and business analysis experience with a focus on reconciliation of ledger accounts, preferably in a medium to high volume environment • Experience in Food and Beverage or Retail operations a plus • Requires an advanced working knowledge of Excel, including financial modeling skills • Requires strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills • Requires ability to build strong relationships and function well in a heavily matrixed organizational environment, as well as develop strong relationships with external partners including Joint Ventures, sub-tenants, landlords and vendors • Prior experience in reading and interpreting contractual agreements a plus

Additional Info:

HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.