Job Description

Assistant Controller - Refreshment Services Group

Department: Accounting 500002

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sterling Heights

Reporting To: Sue Schumacher

Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values

Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.

Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.

Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.

Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.

Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create:

The Assistant Controller supports the financial management and accounting operations of the RSG Division, including vending, micro-market, and office coffee services business lines. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights to support operational performance. Working closely with the multiple layers of accounting and operations leadership, the Assistant Controller plays a key role in day-to-day accounting execution and continuous process improvement. This role will report to the Corporate Controller.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including month end journal entries, account reconciliations, and thorough financial statement line-item level review and variance analysis.
• Assist in tracking key metrics such as waste, shrinkage, and product margin performance.
• Support and maintain data warehouse integrity by validating financial and operational sub-system data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of reporting outputs.
• Verify and validate key system inputs, including tax jurisdictions and commission structures, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to cash (vault services), inventory, and financial reporting.
• Monitor and analyze payroll expenses, including direct and indirect labor, to ensure accuracy, cost control, and alignment with budget.
• Support future ERP implementation and integrations functions from all divisional capacities.
• Partner with Integrations Controller with onboarding and integration of new locations or acquisitions.

Ingredients for Thriving:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in vending, micro-markets, route-based distribution, retail, or CPG is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and basic internal controls.
• Exemplary in Excel and familiarity with various ERP/accounting systems.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving, can-do mentality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Polished communicator with team focused demeanor
• Strong desire to learn, be curious, forward thinking and willingness to grow and develop.

Savor the Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits