Financial Controller - Positive Work Culture

Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief in hospitality, company growth, and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity are indicative of the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.

We are seeking a Controller to oversee the management of financial statements, prepare a forecast and budget data, analyze & prepare key financial schedules/deliverables and assist in other special reporting projects as needed.

The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform financial statement analysis, review and compare P&Ls to budgets.
• Responsible for oversight of financial statements
• Interface with senior management to review performance, explain and control variances and assist in achievement and tracking of objectives.
• Apply the financial policies and procedures of the company. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Assist corporate and venue management in the preparation of all key budget schedules across an array of restaurants; analyze budget data and assist in the preparation of required budget schedules.
• Monitor cash flow of all properties.
• Establish property level policies for EOM Accruals.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Month-End Close:

• Establish week-end and month-end checklists and ensure completion
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure proper treatment under GAAP.
• Prepare variance analysis and participate in month-end financial review.

Systems and Internal Controls:

• Manage process improvement plans and new systems development.
• Ensure accounting systems/subsystems are appropriate for max efficiency and planned growth.
• Periodically evaluate internal controls procedures and effect change where necessary.
• Update policies and procedures on a semi-annual basis to ensure they are still applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Groot Hospitality strongly supports equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

• Skills
  
  • Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Accounting Software
  • Variance Analysis
  • Manufacturing Process Improvement
  • P&L Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Analysis
  • Analytical Skills

• 10+ years’ experience involving financial statement preparation and general ledger/accounting (hospitality experience preferred but not required)
• CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Oracle experience preferred but not required
• High degree of initiative. The high degree of organization
• Proven management and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment