Controller

This job is not remote and requires the incumbent to be in the office at West Palm Beach full-time. There is no relocation package available so you must live within driving distance to the office. Position compensation is commensurate with experience. Position Summary: An opportunity exists for an ambitious professional to be part of the accounting team that currently supports nineteen restaurants with combined revenues in excess of $50 million. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop current staff. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Perform various close responsibilities, including accounting consolidation, variance analysis, and monthly/annual reporting. Improvement in monthly close process. Manage external audit requirements. Manage operational data while maintaining data accuracy and integrity. Develop a business partnership with store operations, support center, and management team to assist decision making and achieve desired business results by positively driving accountability. Asset Management including tax depreciation schedules. Preventing inaccuracies in financial statements by setting up internal control systems and adopting proper policies for financial reporting. Understand and help oversee day to day POS (Point of Sale) system administration. Help implement new systems and the upgrading of existing systems. Sales Tax Processing and Landlord reporting. Handling and Processing State license requirements. Perform Maintenance in Restaurant 365. Assist in the annual budget process. Assisting in special projects as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ideally come from a multi-location geographically dispersed employee population in the restaurant/hospitality industry Strong operational accounting experience coupled with business common sense. Knowledge of all aspects of GAAP Effective organizational and time management skills to ensure deadlines are consistently met Must be hands on with an entrepreneurial spirt Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting ERP systems, (Restaurant 365) a plus Self-motivated; high bias for action Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA is preferred Minimum of 8 years in a supervisory role in accounting The successful candidate will be accounting professional with a process-driven focus Experience handling external audit process, including consolidations and footnote preparation Strong Accounting experience and Operations business partnering Possess strong leadership skills and team building skills as well as exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills