Controller

• Location: Orange County, California
• $150000 - $200000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #946
• Salary: $150,000.00

Controller role with a prominent multi-brand restaurant company headquartered out of Orange County.

The role would report to the CFO and have 2 direct reports. There is a lot of opportunity for growth and working closely with C-Suite. The role has competitive pay and gives you the opportunity to add value to the company's success. The company has a really engaging corporate culture and has been nationally recognized for its award-winning locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of accountants, accounts payable, and regional office managers.
• Ensure compliance with all company, federal, state, and local laws and ethical business practices related to accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Prepare, deliver, and analyze weekly cash flow statement and make recommendations to maintain and/or improve cash position.
• Prepare, deliver, and analyze internal financial statements to various recipients using clear and concise approach.
• Visit restaurants to spot-check cash handling procedures are being followed, controls are in place, and managers are continuously trained on control procedures.
• Prepare Support Center/G&A budget and report on performance.
• Assist preparation of annual budget for Restaurant and Real Estate/Aviation divisions.
• Responsible for keeping the Accounting Manual up to date.
• Oversee compliance and execution of treasury/bank functions.
• Utilize technology to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency in accounting cycle.
• Partner with Operations team to identify areas of opportunity with respect to controls and/or spending in the restaurants.
• Lead and deliver all audit requests and documentation to ensure timely and accurate completion of the Company’s annual external audit.
• Review and approve as necessary journal entry batches, check runs, and outgoing wires.
• Co-prepare and co-present to the Company’s Board of Directors/Audit Committee.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• CPA required.
• At least 3 years’ financial management experience including leading an accounting team.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience with Restaurant 365 accounting system a plus.
• Previous Board presentation experience a plus.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Motivate, lead, and hold accountable a team of accounting/finance professionals.
• Strong experience with Microsoft products.
• Utilizes and is familiar with using technological solutions to drive performance and efficiency.
• Excellent hospitality, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Able to multi-task (prioritize crisis, problems, and needs).
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to others.
• Ability to interact with various departmental managers and work towards achieving common corporate goals and objectives.
• Ability to create, understand, and execute policies and procedures.