Assistant Controller

Our client is looking for askilled Assistant Controller to join their dynamic finance team. Our client is a fast-growing leader in the premium quick-service restaurant industry, renowned for their chef-driven menu and exceptional guest experience. They have achieved impressive growth, expanding their company-owned locations and recently launching a nationwide franchise program.

Mentor and guide
staff and senior-level teammates
, fostering their professional growth.

Implement and maintain thorough workflow understanding to ensure all documents are consistently audit-ready across all locations.

Ensure compliance with US
GAAP standards
and prepare audit-ready financial worksheets.

Perform
journal entries
related to multi-location allocations.

Reconcile and analyze
balance sheet accounts
with precision.

Analyze data across systems and ensure seamless integration with the
ERP
.

Work independently while maintaining accuracy and proactively seeking clarification when needed.

Bridge operational data (sales, covers, labor hours, inventory, food costs) with the financial system to ensure correct flow into financial reports.

Ability to
train and develop junior team members
.

Proven ability to manage, train, and develop junior team members with a teaching approach, using assertive and welcoming communication skills.

Solid understanding of end-to-end accounting workflows and a proactive, organized approach to maintain audit-ready precision.

Strong understanding of US
GAAP
and financial reporting.

Experience with
multi-location accounting
and allocations.

Proficiency in
balance sheet reconciliations
and analysis.

Comfortable working with
ERP systems
and cross-platform data.

Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to integrate operational metrics with financial reporting systems.

Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance, or related field
.

Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.

8+ years
of progressive accounting experience.

Experience in
restaurant, retail, or multi-unit businesses.

Strong Excel skills and familiarity with
accounting software
.

Full-time, 100% remote
position.

Opportunity to work with a
high-growth, innovative brand
.

Collaborative team environment with
professional development opportunities
.