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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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Erica Gillespie