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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (HYBRID)

Compass Group
Nashville, USA
Senior
USD 85000-95000 / year
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Working as a Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounting activities for assigned account(s) while partnering with the Senior Controller to support all financial operations across the region. This role requires strong collaboration with operational and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.

This is a hybrid position with a strong preference for candidates based in Austin, TX or Nashville, TN. The selected individual will be expected to maintain a regular onsite presence, working from the office a minimum of two to three days per week to support business operations, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform transactional bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including preparation and posting of journal entries, general ledger allocations, and maintenance of financial records.

Support core accounting functions such as monthly and quarterly close processes, including accruals, billing, account reconciliations, and detailed balance sheet and P&L reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Analyze financial results for both internal and external use

Track, maintain, reconcile, and review monthly P/L and balance sheet activity, resolving any accounting/reconciliation issues

Develop forecasts and budgets, identifying risks and opportunities

Complete 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

Execute project-based and process improvement work under the direction of management, contributing to ad hoc assignments, financial analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and processes, and communicate findings to management to support decision-making, automation efforts, and strategic finance goals.

Perform related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

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

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial reporting, revenue analysis, and supporting month-end close processes, with a strong understanding of general accounting practices and financial systems

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; committed and enthusiastic approach to delivering solutions to business customers

Ability to multi-task between various priorities in an ever-changing environment

Excellent problem-solving, process improvement, and analytical skills

Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel. SAP and S/4HANA experience a plus.

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Collaborative - works well as a member of a team

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Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Eurest.pdf

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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