The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the company’s accounting practices/operations and financial management including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and oversight of the accounting function.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the accounting function including:

o period and year-end process
o accounts payable/receivable
o cash receipts
o general ledger
o account reconciliations
o asset management

• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce GAAP financial reports or statements
• Maintain proper real estate lease accounting activity and records, and serve as the main business point of contact for landlords.
• Assist in establishing and enforcing proper accounts payable methods, policies, and principles
• Review prepared balance sheet reconciliations and propose necessary journal entries to support the balances; including any research necessary to ensure accurate reporting
• Provide recommendations for improvement of internal controls
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Meet financial accounting objectives of timely, accurate reporting to management and landlords
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• Manage components of the external audit process through analysis and compilation of information on an annual basis
• Assist in financial data gathering necessary to support company initiatives
• Special projects as assigned

Education, Certifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a corporate accounting position. Supervisory experience required. Restaurant or hospitality industry experience a plus.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA (former or current license)  preferred
• Experience in US GAAP, including a solid foundation in accounting analysis and ability to read and understand US GAAP guidance
• Ability to identify areas of risk and inefficiency and determine process improvement opportunities to address such risk and inefficiency
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting nice to have