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OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - SANTA CLARA, CA

Compass Group, North America

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Compensation
$115–120K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Operations Controller oversees accounting activity for assigned accounts and assists the Regional Director of Finance with regional financial activities. The role handles account reconciliation and analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, general ledger review, inventory and cost control, and payroll and human resources administration. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred, or equivalent professional experience; the posting also describes five years of relevant experience and accounting experience in foodservice or retail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Revenue Control, nice to haveFinancial Reporting, nice to haveCash Handling, nice to haveFinancial Statement Preparation, nice to haveMetric Reporting, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveForecasting, nice to haveCash Flow Projections, nice to haveFinancial Analysis, nice to haveComplex Process Management, nice to havePOS Reports, nice to haveCash Reports, nice to haveCredit Card Reports, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to havePriority Management, nice to haveRelationship Management, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveIntegrity, nice to haveEthical Behavior, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Equivalent Professional Experience, nice to have5+ Years Relevant Experience, nice to haveFoodservice or Retail Accounting Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Bon Appetit

Position Title: OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $115,000-$120,000

Bonus eligible - $5,000 annually

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1590584.

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Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary

Working as an Operations Controller you will be responsible for the accounting activity within an assigned account(s) and assisting the Regional Director of Finance with all aspects of the financial activities that occur within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience

  • A minimum of five years’ experience with revenue control, financial reporting and cash handling responsibilities

  • Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus

  • 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

  • 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

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_BAMCO.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,549 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–120K/yr
  • California median$121–175K/yr360 salary ranges
  • US median$95–140K/yr2,488 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Accounting salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 534 open Accounting jobs in California and 4,549 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,511 postings).
Education
2,339 of the 4,549 open Accounting jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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