Sector Controller, Foodbuy Member Development

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global foodservice organization is seeking a Sector Controller for Foodbuy Member Development in the City of London. The candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA designation, and 3+ years in Financial Accounting. Responsibilities include managing vendor setups, payments, and financial reporting. This role emphasizes advanced Excel skills and analytical abilities, providing an opportunity for career growth in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Accounting.
• Experience in supply chain accounting or GPO is an asset.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Review Participation Agreements for new member requests.
• Create payable requests for member payments.
• Execute period-end accounting tasks.
• Prepare and deliver reporting for key members.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or pursuing CPA

Tools

JDE or similar ERP systems

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as ourSector Controller, Foodbuy Member Development, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Vendor & Member Setup
  • Review Participation Agreements (PA) for new member payable number requests.
  • Coordinate set up of new member partners in the system.
• Payments & Payables
  • Create payable requests for member payments.
  • Handle returned cheques: receive, notify account managers, and reissue payments.
  • Respond to member or account manager queries regarding payment status, dates, and details.
• Accounting & Reconciliation
  • Execute period-end accounting tasks:
  • Combine data from various sources to book rebate revenue and commission accruals.
  • Identify and process re-accruals.
  • Reconcile data across systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Manage deferred revenue and reconcile payments to members.
  • Perform cost center analysis for Foodbuy member development overhead.
• Client Incentives & Marketing Funds
  • Calculate, accrue, and process payouts for client incentives and marketing funds.
• Reporting
  • Prepare and deliver reporting for key members, as required.

Think you have what it takes to be ourSector Controller, Foodbuy Member Development? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Accounting.
• Proficiency in JDE or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience in supply chain accounting or Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Highly organized with a strong focus on accuracy in financial reporting.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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