Assistant Controller

Berkshire Hathaway; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team in a multi-location environment, overseeing daily accounting, staff management, and owner-level reporting.

The role requires GAAP proficiency, Excel expertise, and strong leadership to ensure accurate financial statements and timely month-end close. In-person work and collaboration with restaurant management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in all aspects of general accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Expert in Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, reporting, and systems for a multi-location group with multiple legal entities.
• Financial reporting for management: Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cost Reporting, and various analytical reports and analyses.
• Cash handling management and reconciliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Inventory controls and COGS reporting.
• Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Prepare complex journal entries for maintaining and closing books.
• Full general ledger review and month-end close.
• Sales Tax reporting.
• Manage and participate in monthly Accounts Payable process, including statement reconciliation, resolution, and processing payments.
• Any other duties at the discretion of the owner and/or regional director.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organizational skills

Educate, supervise and direct

Accounting software knowledge

English communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Toast

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Accounting team. As the Assistant Controller you will oversee the Accounting Department in a productive and committed manner. Be a team player in this hands‑on position, dealing with daily accounting activities, staff management, interaction with restaurant management, and reporting to the owner.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, reporting, and systems for a multi-location group with multiple legal entities.
• Financial reporting for management: Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cost Reporting, and various analytical reports and analyses.
• Cash handling management and reconciliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Inventory controls and COGS reporting.
• Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Prepare complex journal entries for maintaining and closing books.
• Full general ledger review and month-end close.
• Sales Tax reporting.
• Manage and participate in monthly Accounts Payable process, including statement reconciliation, resolution, and processing payments.
• Any other duties at the discretion of the owner and/or regional director.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills, initiating hospitality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to educate, supervise and direct the work of others.
• Working knowledge of accounting and restaurant management software (QuickBooks, Toast).
• Ability to master a variety of software tools utilized for various accounting and financial purposes.
• Communicate and understand the English language and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of general accounting.
• A thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Expert in Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person