Assistant Controller — Restaurant Group Finance

Ted’s Bulletin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Financial

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

Life and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Dining discounts

Job summary

Ted’s Bulletin in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead restaurant group accounting across multiple entities. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while partnering with the Corporate Controller on strategic priorities.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical accounting with team mentorship, month-end closes, audits, and system work (Restaurant365, Toast).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive restaurant/multi-entity accounting experience, including prior experience in an Assistant Controller or equivalent senior role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and restaurant industry accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Restaurant365, Toast POS and other accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior accounting staff preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly/period related accounting procedures for multiple locations and legal entities.
• Manage companies in a 4-4-4, 13 period environment.
• Oversee reconciliation of 25+ bank accounts each period.
• Lead the accounting team's preparation of quarterly and annual audits with an outside firm.
• Assist in developing and formalizing departmental SOPs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Restaurant accounting

Mentorship/leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Restaurant365

Toast POS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ted’s Bulletin in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead restaurant group accounting across multiple entities. You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while partnering with the Corporate Controller on strategic priorities.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical accounting with team mentorship, month-end closes, audits, and system work (Restaurant365, Toast).