Assistant Controller

Riviera Dining Group Inc•Miami, FL

16h

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will manage both accounting and managerial accounting functions, supporting the company's financial activities. This hands-on role involves direct management of accounting and financial reporting, requiring a thorough understanding of internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, equipped with strong management and communication skills. This position reports directly to our Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field
Ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience in hospitality accounting.
Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
Excellent computer skills: experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office, Point of Sale (Toast preferred).
Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
Attention to detail
Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members

Responsibilities

Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations.
Daily maintenance of Sales & Service Charge / Tips reconciliation.
Review and organize financial statements for record and review.
Assist Controller with quarterly/annual financial reports.
Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts.
Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer.
Analyze business performance / results, providing feedback to Executives Management.
Ensure the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance.
Company deadlines (Sales Reporting, Payroll Reporting, Weekly EBITDA Reporting).
Ensure evaluation of Cost of Sales and Labor Costs .
Ensure any variations to budgets and forecasts are explained in management reports.
On a monthly basis track and review expenditure against set budgets
Responsible to “Red Flag” any deviation of profitability of any unit.
Responsible to notify sales trends and variation in average checks.
Ensure that data is reviewed and analyzed by Chefs and General Managers from each unit.
If any deviation, responsible to take corrective action in order to get back in line with a satisfactory profitability result