Corporate Controller

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants • Bellevue, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role involves preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Controller will manage tax filings, licenses, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements, and will be responsible for maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Additionally, the position involves supervising and supporting the accounting team, including AP, payroll, and staff accounting functions. The Corporate Controller will partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic initiatives, and will oversee restaurant bookkeeping processes and financial reporting accuracy. The role also supports benefits administration, vendor coordination, and compliance requirements, and acts as a key liaison with external auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of related accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience managing teams and leading projects
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Nice To Haves

• experience with Rippling or similar systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage tax filings, licenses, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Supervise and support the accounting team, including AP, payroll, and staff accounting functions
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic initiatives
• Oversee restaurant bookkeeping processes and financial reporting accuracy
• Support benefits administration, vendor coordination, and compliance requirements
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Discounted meals at Daniel's Broiler
• Vacation and separate sick time
• 401(k) with company match!
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as LTD, STD, and commuting benefits
• Opportunity for growth and development—we promote from within!
• Length of Service bonuses
• Team Member Referral program
• Free Employee Assistance Program with access to personal and financial resources, emotional support, and legal guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager