Accounting Manager

Urban Egg; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Urban Egg, a growing multi-unit breakfast-focused restaurant company in Colorado, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive actionable insights for operations and leadership.

This role partners with restaurant operations, payroll, accounts payable, HR, and executives to maintain financial discipline, support growth, and implement scalable processes across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Analyze results and investigate variances from budget and forecast.
• Maintain the general ledger and fixed asset schedules across entities.
• Oversee AP/AR, cash reconciliation, and GL activities; support payroll/admin costs.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and executives to drive financial performance.
• Identify cost savings, margins improvements, and KPI development.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; build strong internal controls.

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of Urban Egg, a growing, multi-unit breakfast-focused restaurant company. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages the month-end close process and accounting controls, and provides actionable financial insights to operational and executive leadership. The Accounting Manager partners closely with restaurant operations, payroll, accounts payable, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to maintain financial discipline and support company growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances from budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts across restaurant and corporate entities.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliation, sales reconciliation, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate recording of daily sales, gift cards, loyalty liabilities, and merchant processing activity.
• Support payroll accounting, benefits accounting, and tip-related reconciliations.

Multi-Unit Restaurant Financial Support

• Partner with Operations leadership and restaurant operators to provide timely financial reporting and resolve accounting questions.
• Analyze restaurant-level sales, labor, food cost, and operating expense performance.
• Support restaurant management teams in understanding financial performance and key business drivers.
• Assist with operational KPI development and financial scorecards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement, and improved financial performance.
• Assist with new restaurant openings, acquisitions, and system implementations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts.
• Support department leaders in developing budgets and financial plans.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast expectations.
• Prepare variance analyses and recommendations for corrective action when necessary.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Oversee daily cash reconciliation processes across all restaurant locations.
• Monitor banking activity and maintain positive cash flow management practices.
• Ensure timely deposits, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with cash forecasting and working capital management.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support sales tax, personal property tax, and other compliance filings.
• Coordinate annual audits, financial statement reviews, tax preparation, and interactions with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and documentation supporting financial transactions.
• Support risk management and fraud prevention efforts.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Review and improve accounting workflows, processes, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability.
• Manage accounting software, reporting systems, and financial data integrity.
• Leverage systems such as Restaurant365, Paylocity, Ramp, TipHaus, and loyalty platforms to improve reporting and accounting accuracy.
• Partner with technology and operational teams on system implementations, upgrades, and finance projects.
• Develop standardized accounting procedures to support company growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff and support personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and professional development within the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similar operating environment.
• Experience with Restaurant365 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Familiarity with restaurant POS, labor management, inventory, payroll, and loyalty systems.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed or rapidly growing organizations.
• Knowledge of restaurant-specific metrics including labor cost, food cost, and restaurant-level EBITDA.
• Financial and analytical expertise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Competitive salary ($90,000–$100,000).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)