Assistant Controller – Multi-Unit Hospitality, Growth-Focused Finance Leader
About The Position
This role is for an Assistant Controller in a multi-unit hospitality organization focused on growth. The position involves partnering with the Controller to oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, cost controls, AP, and financial reporting. The Assistant Controller will also support the development and maintenance of financial reporting, budgeting, and planning systems, and will train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff. Key responsibilities include assisting in managing accounting, auditing, and budgeting processes, identifying and resolving financial discrepancies, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, overseeing bank reconciliations and cash reporting, preparing reports for senior leadership, developing and enforcing accounting policies, and contributing to strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial compliance standards
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience resolving complex financial or operational issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of managerial accounting experience
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Controller to oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, cost controls, AP, and financial reporting
- Support development and maintenance of financial reporting, budgeting, and planning systems
- Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and general ledger activity
- Assist in managing accounting, auditing, and budgeting processes
- Identify and resolve financial discrepancies and reconciliation issues
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and validate bank reconciliations and cash reporting
- Prepare reports and insights for senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Help develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape financial processes and systems
- Collaborative leadership team and career growth potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
