Assistant Controller

Denny's Canada; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny's Canada in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to partner with the Controller on all aspects of accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes training staff, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring GAAP compliance in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will oversee budgeting, planning systems, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of managerial accounting experience.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations with month-end close, cost controls, AP, and financial reporting.
• Support development and maintenance of financial reporting, budgeting, and planning systems.
• Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in managing accounting, auditing, and budgeting processes.
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash reporting.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Help develop accounting policies and internal controls.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Managerial accounting

Leadership & training

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA or CMA certification preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Restaurant 365 experience desired
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial compliance standards
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience resolving complex financial or operational issues

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Controller to oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, cost controls, AP, and financial reporting
• Support development and maintenance of financial reporting, budgeting, and planning systems
• Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting and general ledger activity
• Assist in managing accounting, auditing, and budgeting processes
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies and reconciliation issues
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and validate bank reconciliations and cash reporting
• Prepare reports and insights for senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Help develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years of managerial accounting experience
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing, multi-unit organization with real impact
• Opportunity to shape financial processes and systems
• Collaborative leadership team and career growth potential
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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