Assistant Controller

Our client is looking for a skilled 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  

Qualifications

• 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.