BI Manager - Accounting Services BI & Project

BI Manager

Compass Group, the world's leading contract foodservice company, is seeking a driven and experienced BI Manager to join our Accounting Services BI & Projects Team at our North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role offers significant opportunity for leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic and data-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of BI professionals by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and identifying growth opportunities that strengthen the team's capabilities and performance.
• Manage multiple cross-functional projects from initiation through execution, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, timeline management, and post-implementation support.
• Design, build, and maintain Power Platform solutions (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) to drive operational efficiencies, enhance reporting capabilities, and support automation initiatives across Accounting Services.
• Partner with internal Accounting departments (Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Controls, and Training Quality) to identify improvement opportunities and lead process transformation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Compass IT, IT project teams, and broader business units to align data solutions with enterprise goals and ensure successful integration of tools and systems.
• Standardize and refine project management practices across the team, incorporating best-fit methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma) tailored to project scope, team dynamics, and business need.
• Act as a subject matter expert for technical platforms and tools, leading training sessions to elevate digital literacy across the Accounting organization.
• Manage and evolve RPA solutions—from process design and development to deployment and maintenance—for designated Accounting functions.
• Conduct in-depth process and data analysis to identify root causes of business issues, recommend technology-driven solutions, and ensure proper documentation of designs and workflows.
• Support ad hoc initiatives, acquisitions, and special projects as requested by senior leadership, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to organizational priorities.
• Apply a foundational understanding of accounting principles to support financial accuracy and compliance, ensuring adherence to internal controls and key financial checkpoints (KFCs).
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, driving progress toward the department's vision and aligning team output with strategic business goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves):

• 3+ years of experience in project management, including building and executing end-to-end project plans
• 3+ years of hands-on development experience in Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
• 2+ years of direct team management experience, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing end-to-end Robotic Process Automation (RPA) lifecycles and developing automation solutions
• Ability to write SQL code to support data extraction, transformation, and automation workflows
• Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) technologies and their practical application in business process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced formulas, modeling, Power Query)
• Experience working with Microsoft Access databases for business applications
• General understanding of automation programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA, etc.)
• Strategic thinking and process improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ADO, Agile methodologies)
• 2+ years of Accounting or Financial Services experience
• Working knowledge of SAP or other large ERP systems
• Experience working with large-scale data sets (>1 million lines per period) and within enterprise-scale organizations (>$3B in revenue)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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)

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 for paid time off benefits information.