Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a growing restaurant group, is seeking an Accounting Manager or Controller with strong full-service restaurant accounting experience . This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can both supervise the accounting function and manage day-to-day accounting activities across multiple restaurant locations . The ideal candidate will bring a professional demeanor, a growth-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-site environment. Experience with Toast and/or Restaurant365 is a strong plus. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform day-to-day accounting activities for multiple restaurant sites .
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements , account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Supervise accounting staff and help drive accountability, development, and process improvement.
• Monitor restaurant-level financial activity, including sales, cash, inventory, labor, and operating expenses.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance as needed in a hands-on capacity.
• Partner with operations leadership to provide financial insight into site performance and profitability.
• Help maintain internal controls, ensure accuracy of reporting, and support audit or tax-related requests as needed.
• Assist with system and process improvements to support a growing restaurant platform.
• Utilize Toast and/or Restaurant365 to support reporting, accounting workflows, and operational finance processes, if applicable.

For immediate consideration regarding the Controller position, please send your resume to Molly Helfer Waldman. You can also message me on LinkedIn at Molly Helfer Waldman to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with full-service restaurant accounting experience required .
• Experience overseeing accounting for multiple restaurant locations strongly preferred.
• Hands-on accounting leadership experience with the ability to both manage and execute accounting work.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation .
• Experience with Toast and/or Restaurant365 is a strong plus.
• Professional demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Growth oriented, detail focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting.

For immediate consideration regarding the Controller position, please send your resume to Molly Helfer Waldman. You can also message me on LinkedIn at Molly Helfer Waldman to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.