Abigail Vander Slik
Detroit,MI
Summary
Skilled operations controller bringing 10 years of experience working within the food and beverage industry. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Controller at Ford Field
Levy Restaurants (Compass Group)
11.2022 - Current
- Increased PBIT margins from -5.7% to7.1% over two years
- Managed and budgeted yearly and monthly P/L for a $50 million dollar division
- Actuals prime costs in line with budgeted percentages within .02% for labor, .04% for beverage costs, and was able to strategically drive price increase and reduce food waste to beat budget food cost by1.2%
- Forecasting for unprecedented playoff revenues, actuals being within4.7% of forecasted revenues
- Timeliness and accuracy of financial turnaround,5-day month end close
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration projects through regular meetings, status updates, and shared documentation platforms.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
Senior Revenue Contract Accountant
Compass Group
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Support over100+ complex contracts, grossing monthly revenue of $71M+, effectively communicating with regional finance managers and vice presidents
- Ensure IFRS and contractual accordance for profit splits, commissions, rent & deferred revenue using SAP, Hyperion Essbase and Excel for month end journal entries and reconciliations
- Monthly reviews of balance sheet accounts to review accuracy, achieved95-100% approvals every month
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Investment Contract Accountant
Compass Group
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensure contractual compliance for611 contracts, including three full sectors - effectively communicating interdepartmentally, achieving customer service feedback5/5
Regional Accountant
Compass Group
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Assist with month end closing process, including journal entries to balance sheet and P/L ledgers
- Support up to 350 units across the United States Advise unit controllers, to ensure IFRS compliance
- Increased financial accuracy by conducting thorough account analysis and reconciliations.
Associate Accountant
Chartwells at Eastern Michigan University (Compass Group)
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Weekly forecasting of purchases to aid in inventory management
- Perform surprise cashier audits to support internal controls
- Assist in weekly, monthly, and yearly closing process
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions,45+ vendors utilized
Accounts Payable Student Supervisor
Eastern Michigan University Dining Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided guidance, to a team of thirteen in-unit associates who were responsible for accurately reporting payables - including training the new associates
- Mentored new student supervisors, sharing best practices and providing guidance for success in the role.
Accounts Payable Student Associate
Eastern Michigan University Dining Services
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Supervisor
Crossroads Marketplace of Eastern Michigan University
09.2014 - 10.2014
- Managed a team of two to four people, used staff-development skills to train new floor employees
Cashier and Stocker
Keegstra’s Dollar Store of Hudsonville
10.2007 - 08.2014
- Utilized knowledge of market segment consumer preferences to order and maintain adequate inventory
Cashier and Stocker
Crossroads Marketplace of Eastern Michigan University
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Accurately count products for bimonthly inventory for accounting records
- Exercise strict attention to detail to accurately manage cash
Advance Newspaper of Grand Rapids (Newspaper delivery & collections)
07.2002 - 11.2008
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Master of Science in Accounting - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Forecasting
- Cost reduction
- Preparing financial statements
- Collections
- Account reconciliation
- Internal controls development
- Pricing and costing
- Internal controls
- Revenue generation
- Cost accounting
- Financial planning
Timeline
Operations Controller at Ford Field
Levy Restaurants (Compass Group)
11.2022 - Current
Senior Revenue Contract Accountant
Compass Group
01.2020 - 11.2022
Investment Contract Accountant
Compass Group
11.2018 - 01.2020
Regional Accountant
Compass Group
06.2017 - 11.2018
Associate Accountant
Chartwells at Eastern Michigan University (Compass Group)
08.2016 - 05.2017
Accounts Payable Student Supervisor
Eastern Michigan University Dining Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Accounts Payable Student Associate
Eastern Michigan University Dining Services
10.2014 - 07.2015
Supervisor
Crossroads Marketplace of Eastern Michigan University
09.2014 - 10.2014
Cashier and Stocker
Crossroads Marketplace of Eastern Michigan University
10.2013 - 04.2014
Cashier and Stocker
Keegstra’s Dollar Store of Hudsonville
10.2007 - 08.2014
Advance Newspaper of Grand Rapids (Newspaper delivery & collections)
07.2002 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Master of Science in Accounting - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University
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