Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

The name La La Landrepresentsa  dream world. We set out to bring La La Land  to life. A place where you walk in and feel a true sense of joy for life. A place where you are loved for who you are. A place that brings together all human beings. A place where kindness is a priority.

The La La Land Controller  will serve as a strategic business partner to support the VP of Finance in a wide range of accounting needs. This role is critical to senior financial management and accounting.

• Develop/administer effective operating procedures for Operational Accounting including,Equity Accounting, Lease Accounting, Fixed Assets, GAAP,AP, and all other financial activities.
• Handle all aspects of revenue accounting, including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle including close,reconciliation, journal entries, consolidation activities, and SOX controls.
• Lead major accounting areas including revenue and deferred revenue, store cash, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, insurance, fringe benefits, SG&A, goodwill and intangibles, stock-based compensation, and impairment testing.
• Ensure GL master data and chart of accounts governancealignswith business needs and internal controls.
• Oversee preparation and review of external reporting deliverables in 10-Q/10-K format.
• Lead technical accounting research and documentation for proposed, new, or complex accounting standards.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks, ensuring effective design and operational execution of SOX controls.
• Coordinate and manage all general ledger and reporting aspects of the external audit and other compliance audits.

• 5+ years of experienceinfinance and accounting, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to direct and indirect reports; build a strong pipeline of accounting talent.
• Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Legal, Treasury,Tax,,Internal Audit, and business leaders to ensure alignment on accounting implications, financial results, and key business drivers.
• Support performance management, forecasting, and business decision-making by providingtimelyanalysis, variance explanations, and insights into operational results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing forward risks, opportunities, and recommendations.

• Bachelor's degreein
  
  Accounting and CPA Certification is required
• 2 to 3 years of Big 4audit experience
• 5+ years of proven financial and accounting leadership, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industries.
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting principles, revenue recognition, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization.
• Leadership experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from conceptualization to implementation across multiple internal and external reporting lines.
• Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced restaurant/hospitality environment.

• This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involvelongperiod ofsittingat a desk and working on acomputer.
  
  Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lalaland offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan (after 12 months of employment),sick pay,PTO and holiday pay, profit sharing plan (after
  90 daysof employment), annual food & beverage allowance (prorated for hire date), and company discounts of 30%.

A job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.