SENIOR MANAGER, UNION ACCOUNTING - Full-time

Position Overview

Compass Group, the world’s largest contract foodservice company, offers an outstanding opportunity for career development and growth at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC as a Senior Manager of Union Accounting. In this role, you will lead a team of accountants and analysts responsible for quality assurance, special projects, and process improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy blending people leadership with strategic problem-solving, this position offers the perfect mix of challenge and reward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 6 Union Accountants/Analysts.
• Plan, execute, and oversee special projects aligned with organizational objectives with clear deliverables and milestones.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional partners including Union Payroll, Operations, Labor Relations, BI, and sector finance teams.
• Create, manage, and communicate key project documentation such as work plans, reports, analyses, and executive presentations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive change initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Resolve complex reconciliation and payment issues related to union dues and benefits.
• Manage audits, report audit trends and compliance gaps, and ensure data integrity.
• Analyze and interpret labor agreements (CBA’s) to determine accurate payable amounts and payment schedules.
• Review monthly contribution calculations and post them to SAP.
• Implement and document new policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Establish and monitor team performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
• Represent the department in cross-functional meetings and strategic discussions.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with internal partners and field associates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance.
• 5+ years of analytical and accounting/finance experience in a large corporation.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Hyperion/ESSbase, SAP, Power BI, and Access is a plus.
• Strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)