Financial Controller

Controller | Miami (Wynwood) | Hybrid, 4 days on-site | You have the public company reporting reps. What you don't have yet is the chance to build the function yourself, from private to IPO, at a brand that people actually line up for. That's this role. The Opportunity Our client is a founder-led, high-growth food and beverage lifestyle brand headquartered in Miami. They closed last year around $250M in revenue with roughly 50% annual growth, recently took on a major growth equity investment, and are scaling toward 100+ locations nationally. An IPO is targeted within the next two years. The finance and accounting organization is already built out: a newly appointed CFO, FP&A, audit, technical accounting, and a full transactional team. The current Controller is moving into a VP of Finance role, which is what opens this seat. You'd inherit four managers and a team of 12 to 16, and you'd own the accounting side of taking this company public. Brand new office in Wynwood. Four days on-site, one remote. What You'll Do Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and shorten the cycle as you go Build public company reporting readiness: 10-K, 10-Q, MD&A, and the processes behind them Design and implement SOX‑ready internal controls ahead of the IPO Serve as the technical accounting authority on ASC 842, ASC 606, and new pronouncements Manage the external audit relationship end to end Lead AP, treasury, GL, and lease accounting through significant transaction volume Drive automation and reporting scale through the ERP (Restaurant 365) and connected systems What We're Looking For CPA, required Public company reporting experience: SEC filings, MD&A, auditor management Big 4 or national public accounting background, strongly preferred 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with real leadership time Multi‑unit experience (restaurant, retail, hospitality, fast casual) strongly preferred Deep GAAP knowledge, including lease and revenue recognition standards Why It's Worth Your Time Very competitive base plus a target bonus. Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and meal benefits. But the real return is timing: pre‑IPO, well capitalized, and a leadership team that is hiring ahead of growth rather than behind it. The corporate team went from 20 people to over 100 in the last year. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr