Assistant Controller

JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Controller with hospitality experience to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. This role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple entities. Post and review month-end journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and industry standards. Track key metrics such as prime costs (labor + COGS), inventory turnover, and waste. Collaborate with operations managers on cost control initiatives. Review daily sales reports and POS data for accuracy across systems such as R365 and Square. Support integration and data flow between POS, accounting, and payment platforms (e.g., Stripe). Reconcile all balance sheet accounts across all entities, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidations, to maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records. Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures. Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support decision-making. Provide financial analysis on operations, trends, costs, revenues, and obligations to anticipate future performance. Support accounting system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvements for scalability and efficiency. Take on ad hoc projects. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred). 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience in the restaurant industry. Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Proficiency in R365. Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas). Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities across properties and projects in a fast‑paced environment. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across operations and senior management. BENEFITS Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health insurance. Retirement plan options. Generous vacation and PTO policy. Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding hospitality and real estate management group. Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP #J-18808-Ljbffr