Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Restaurant GroupHolmdel, NJ | Salary: Up to $120,000A growing, independently owned restaurant organization is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, accounting controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across its expanding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on financial professional who understands the unique economics of the restaurant industry and can provide ownership and operational leadership with the financial visibility needed to make sound business decisions.The organization has bookkeeping support in place for transactional accounting, payroll, and journal entries. The Financial Controller will operate at a higher level—ensuring financial accuracy, analyzing results, strengthening controls, and helping leadership understand the numbers behind the business.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee financial reporting and accounting functions for a growing multi-unit restaurant organizationPrepare and analyze monthly financial statements, P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow reportingProvide ownership and operations leadership with clear analysis of financial performanceDevelop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projectionsMonitor food cost, beverage cost, labor, prime cost, and other key restaurant KPIsAnalyze location-level performance and identify opportunities to improve profitabilityReview general ledger activity and ensure accurate month-end and year-end closingEstablish and maintain effective internal financial controlsOversee cash management, banking relationships, and account reconciliationsPartner with operations to improve purchasing, inventory, labor, and cost-control processesReview accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions handled by support staffCoordinate with outside accountants, tax professionals, vendors, and financial partnersDevelop scalable financial processes and reporting systems to support continued restaurant growthProvide financial analysis for new locations, capital investments, and other growth initiativesIdeal CandidateStrong accounting and financial management experience, preferably within the restaurant or hospitality industryExperience supporting a multi-unit restaurant organization strongly preferredThorough understanding of restaurant P&Ls and operational metricsStrong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, prime cost, inventory, budgeting, and forecastingExperience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash managementAdvanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and restaurant technology platformsAbility to translate financial information into actionable recommendations for non-financial operatorsHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and financial accuracyComfortable working directly with ownership and senior operational leadershipHands-on, proactive approach with the ability to build systems and processes within a growing organizationA CPA is valued but not required. Restaurant industry experience and the ability to understand and influence the operational side of the business are more important than coming from a traditional corporate accounting environment.This is an opportunity to join a growing restaurant organization where the Financial Controller will have significant visibility and influence. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure while helping leadership make informed decisions as the organization continues to expand.