Assistant Controller

A fast-growing, founder-led hospitality group with 80+ locations (and 170 more in development) is hiring an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and support future M&A and IPO readiness. This is a newly created role offering visibility, growth, and the chance to help build scalable accounting infrastructure for a rapidly expanding multi-unit restaurant organization.

• Daily accounting operations across GL, AP/AR, cash management, payroll oversight, and fixed assets
• A hard 5‑day close using Sage Intacct (busy close week; strong work/life balance the rest of the month)
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Collaboration with operations and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and restaurant performance
• GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness (audited by Baker Tilly; tax by BDO)
• Process improvements and system optimization (POS communicates sales daily; systems not fully integrated yet)
• Supervision of a Sr. Accountant and AP/AR Specialist
• Support for M&A, due diligence, and IPO preparation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
  CPA strongly preferred
• 5–15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–5+ years supervising accounting staff
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality, food & beverage, retail, or other inventory-heavy, multi-unit environments
• Strong GAAP knowledge and multi-location reporting experience
• ERP experience (Sage Intacct a plus) and advanced Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Japanese language skills are helpful, but not required

• Newly created position with real upward mobility
• 90% employer-paid medical + 4% 401(k) match
• Strong work/life balance outside of close week
• Founder-led, high-growth company preparing for an IPO in the next 2–3 years
• Collaborative, supportive team environment