Director of Accounting

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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

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