Corporate Controller

Primanti Bros.•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Be Part of a Pittsburgh Legend Join Primanti Brothers® Restaurant & Bar You’ve got a chance to join an almostâfamous Pittsburgh institution . Born in the Strip District in 1933 , Primanti Brothers® was built on bold ideas—like piling fries and slaw inside the sandwich. What started as a risk became a legend. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse with locations across four states, and we’re just getting started. If you’re passionate about people, performance, and preserving something iconic while pushing it forward—we want to meet you. Who We Are At Primanti Brothers®, our Core Values aren’t corporate slogans —they’re how we operate every single day. They guide our decisions, fuel our growth, and keep us grounded in nearly 100 years of tradition . Our Core Values ð¥ Fanatical We’re obsessed with our fans. From the front door to the back of the house, our mission is simple: deliver the perfect Primanti Experience —every guest, every visit. ð¤ Greater Together We win as a team. Every voice matters, and collaboration drives opportunity. Together, we celebrate victories and learn from setbacks. ð Building on Tradition Authenticity matters—but so does innovation. Since 1933, we’ve respected our roots while embracing bold ideas that push us forward. We offer very competitive salary ranges ( Base Salary: $145,000-$165,000 ), paid PTO, an extensive array of healthcare benefits to choose from, 401K with a company match, a fun environment, free sammich's , company paid parking, and a great place to grow your career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
Strong proficiency in technical accounting matters and US GAAP; CPA preferred.
A leader with 10+ years of progressive accounting and supervisory experience, including prior experience in public accounting and as a Controller.
Experience with ERP/Accounting systems including selection and implementation of new systems.
Proficient with MS Office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
A change agent who drives themselves and their team for results and continuous improvements
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities while adhering to established deadlines; can simultaneously manage both day to day accounting operations and bigger projects.
A customer centric focus who views the accounting function as a service being provided to Operations.
Experience with multi-unit organizations that require P&Ls for each location.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in private equity owned business is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the Accounting department for all daily, monthly and annual financial requirements needed to support the Company.
Design and maintain the accounting system, financial reporting system and the chart of accounts.
Ensure that all accounting policies and procedures are up-to-date and compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
Oversee the completeness of the monthly closing process.
Review the monthly results, including variances between budget, actual and prior year.
Develop a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting function.
Identify and lead initiatives to improve existing processes and reduce costs.
Provide assistance and direction as required to improve effectiveness and overall performance of the department.
Lead and develop a team that support the needs of the business and furthers their individual growth and advancement.
Oversee the payroll function and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
Coordinate and manage the annual external financial audit and all other audits, such as sales and use tax, 401k plan and insurance.
Draft annual financial statements and footnotes for the annual report.
Oversee federal, state and local tax compliance and coordinate with tax accountants for any returns prepared externally.
Implement and ensure compliance with all internal financial control policies and procedures.
Partner with FP&A on all budget matters, forecasts, financial metrics and analysis.