Chief Financial Officer (Charlotte)
Eurest is the leader in business and industry dining and offers unlimited opportunities for a rewarding career. The company feeds employees of many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious organizations across all industries and states, supporting 16,000 chefs and in‑unit associates together with world‑class meals, on‑site catering, and vending innovations. Compensation Salary: $285,000 - $315,000 / year Pay Grade: 22 Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential, monthly car alllowance Job Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Eurest Executive Leadership Team and strategic advisor to the CEO. The CFO provides financial leadership for Eurest and its affiliated businesses, including Krafted Kitchen, Waveguide, and the Military Group, and partners closely with business leaders across Compass Group North America. Leadership Profile The successful candidate is a strategic, commercially focused executive who combines exceptional financial acumen with strong business judgment and executive presence, building high‑performing teams, influencing across complex organizations, leading transformational change, delivering measurable business results, and modeling the integrity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation that define Compass Group’s culture. Technical Expertise Advanced knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, capital investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, business intelligence, data analytics, and enterprise reporting is required. Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or OneStream, along with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, is preferred. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Lead enterprise financial strategy, long‑range planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and performance management. Drive profitable growth while balancing investment, risk, operational efficiency, and working capital. Oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, internal controls, compliance, audit, and enterprise risk management. Business Partnership Partner with executive leadership to improve margins, productivity, pricing strategies, client retention, operational performance, and business growth. Evaluate strategic investments, acquisitions, business development opportunities, and major client contracts while providing financial guidance on enterprise initiatives. Operational Excellence Lead financial transformation initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, reporting, analytics, KPI development, digital finance capabilities, and continuous improvement. Continuously enhance financial reporting, streamline business processes, and challenge the status quo to improve organizational performance. Leadership Lead and develop a high‑performing finance organization supporting Eurest, Krafted Kitchen, Waveguide, and the Military Group. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, succession planning, talent development, coaching, engagement, and high performance. Enterprise Partnership Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Legal, Procurement, IT, Marketing, Culinary, Safety, and Compass Group Corporate Finance to align financial strategy with business priorities. Represent Eurest on enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, acquisition due diligence and integration, technology implementations, and cross‑functional leadership teams. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with GAAP, Compass Group financial policies, regulatory requirements, internal controls, corporate governance standards, and risk management practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline required; MBA and/or CPA preferred. 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including executive responsibility within a complex, multi‑site organization with annual revenue exceeding $2 billion. Proven success leading large finance organizations and partnering with executive leadership to drive growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives. Extensive experience with FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, capital management, complex P&Ls, financial reporting, enterprise risk management, and financial controls. Strong commercial experience supporting business development, contract negotiations, acquisitions, strategic investments, and enterprise transformation. Experience within foodservice, hospitality, facilities management, healthcare, or other large service‑based organizations preferred. Demonstrated success leading financial transformation, organizational change, and continuous improvement initiatives. Exceptional leadership, communication, influencing, negotiation, analytical, and relationship‑building skills. Public accounting experience is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 30%. 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, see Pay Transparency Information . Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Additional Information 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. J-18808-Ljbffr
