Comptroller (Controller)

SPINATOS PIZZA INTERNATIONAL INC•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Spinato’s Pizzeria is a well-established and growing restaurant group with 6 locations across the Valley, a family kitchen that acts as a commissary to our locations, along with two major sports partnerships managing concession sales at two stadium venues. Our operations combine full-service dining with high-volume, event-driven revenue, creating a unique and dynamic financial environment. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Comptroller (Controller) to lead all accounting and financial operations for the company. This role will oversee the accounting team, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and provide leadership with critical insights to drive profitability and growth. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-unit experience, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
Multi-unit, restaurant and hospitality experience highly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience managing high-volume transaction environments and POS systems
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Proven leadership and team development skills
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
High level of integrity and attention to detail
Ability to balance hands-on execution with big-picture planning
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence leadership decisions

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the accounting function across all restaurant, family kitchen, and concession operations
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including Accounting Team
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
Oversee monthly (period end), quarterly, and annual close processes
Review and approve financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
Present financial results and insights to ownership and leadership
Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
Analyze financial performance by location, channel, and partnership
Provide recommendations to improve profitability, reduce costs, and support growth initiatives
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
Oversee banking relationships and cash management strategies
Partner with operations leadership to monitor key metrics (food cost %, labor %, prime cost)
Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for operational improvement
Oversee financial management of sports partnership agreements and concession operations
Review revenue-sharing arrangements and settlement reporting
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements
Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflows
Drive automation and scalability as the company grows