Director of Accounting

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

Washington, District of Columbia | Accounting & Finance | Not Remote | $150,000 to $160,000 | Job ID: 178212

Job Summary

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We are a fast-growing, multi-unit restaurant group looking for a Director of Accounting (Controller) to lead our Accounting/Finance team. The role reports directly to the CFO and will have a significant impact on the brand's future. You’ll help build a team to manage our GL and partner across the finance team and greater organization to improve our accounting operations consistently.

Director of Accounting Compensation and Benefits

  • Competivie base salary (up to $160K, depending on experience)
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Equity
  • Outstanding benefits package
  • Significant long-term growth potential

Director of Accounting Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA license required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Proven experience leading a full month-end close process
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail

Director of Accounting Preferred Background and Skills

  • Experience in restaurant, hospitality, retail, or other multi-unit high-growth environments
  • Background in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Accounting Director role
  • Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Familiarity with restaurant technology platforms such as Restaurant365
  • Experience mentoring and developing accounting teams
  • Strong process improvement mindset and ability to build scalable accounting operations

Job Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the CFO and serve as a key accounting leader
  • Own day-to-day accounting operations and the general ledger
  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes
  • Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP
  • Oversee account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
  • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls and SOX-ready processes
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members
  • Partner with Operations, HR, and other departments to provide financial guidance and insights
  • Support budgeting, variance analysis, and profitability improvement efforts
  • Help evolve accounting systems and processes to support continued growth and expansion

 

JOB ID: 178212

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