Controller

We are a growing, private company that operates several restaurants.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our organization.

Qualifications:

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  • Accounting degree
  
  
  • Strong GAAP knowledge
  
  
  • 6-8+ years accounting experience
  
  
  • Restaurant, retail and/or multi-unit experience preferred
  
  
  • Previous supervisory experience required
  
  
  • Strong accounting skills
  
  
  • Strong analytical skills
  
  
  • Efficient in Excel
  
  
  • Effective communication and analytical skills
  
  
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Great Plains and Accpac
  
  
  • Strong understanding of the balance sheet
    
    
    
    • Fixed assets
    
    
    • Intercompany
    
    
    • Bank debt
    
    
    • Deferred rent
    
    
    • Etc.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Self-sufficient and able to take instructions and work independently
  
  
  • Ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts and propose journal entries
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

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  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department staff
  
  
  • Process daily, weekly, monthly and year end transactions for general ledger, cash receipts, payroll and treasury
  
  
  • Oversee accounts payable functions
  
  
  • Responsible for preparing and issuing monthly financial statements for multiple legal entities
  
  
  • Responsible for managing fixed asset module including implementation
  
  
  • Prepare cash forecasts, P&L variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations
  
  
  • Perform Financial Planning & Analysis projects and other analytical work
  
  
  • Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance with accuracy and timeliness of reporting
  
  
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
  
  
  • Assist in the coordination and completion of annual reviews and governmental/regulatory audits
  
  
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in systems and procedures
  
  
  • Complete special projects as assigned
  
  
  
  

Compensation will be commensurate with your experience, and we offer benefits.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.