Controller

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses across all four concepts
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing financial forecasting in partnership with leadership
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel as needed
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new software integrations to support organizational scaling and operational efficiency
• Establish scalable accounting processes and systems as the organization grows
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including direct oversight of the AP Clerk
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide strategic financial recommendations to the leadership team
• Manage existing multi-jurisdiction payroll processing across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable state and local requirements
• Oversee multi-jurisdiction sales tax compliance across existing operating states, including timely and accurate filings as the organization adds Texas to its footprint
• Independently prepare complete financial statements — income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement — on a monthly and annual basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Experience in hospitality, restaurant, or multi-unit retail strongly preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, and Toast POS required; strong Excel skills required
• Experience with Xtrachef, Restaurant365, Aloha, or NetSuite a plus
• Hands-on experience processing and managing multi-jurisdiction payroll required
• Demonstrated experience with multi-jurisdiction sales tax compliance and reporting
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes in a growing or startup environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 base salary plus bonus potential
• A high-visibility, high-impact leadership role within a growing hospitality organization
• Direct partnership with senior leadership and meaningful influence over financial strategy
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with room to grow as the organization expands