Controller

Doherty Enterprises; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Controller to lead the company's accounting operations and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting. This role oversees accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions, maintaining strong internal controls and partnering with the CFO and executive team on strategic planning.

The position emphasizes staff leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across departments to drive operational excellence and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or consumer services is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Wealth Management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of state and local regulatory requirements for finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, payroll, financial reporting, cash management, and investment activities for all concepts and entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Train employees on accounting systems, processes, and reporting.
• Prepare for external audits and coordinate with CFO and auditors.
• Manage financing activities, banking relationships, debt compliance, and lender reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and financial transactions; oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate tax filings with external advisors and ensure reporting integrity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to analyze performance and improve profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position & Perks

The Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting. This position oversees the accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions; maintains strong internal controls; supports strategic financial planning; and serves as a key business partner to the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership team.

Placement within the salary range is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs. In limited circumstances, compensation above the posted range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications or specialized experience.

We offer a wide package of Benefits including healthcare, PTO, 401k, Paid Holidays and much more!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting, payroll, financial reporting, cash management, and investment activities for all restaurant concepts and affiliated entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational excellence.
• Develop, document, and train employees on accounting systems, financial processes, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure that staff is prepared for external audits and takes the lead with staff level auditors, elevating issues as appropriate to the CFO
• Oversee financing activities, banking relationships, debt compliance, and lender reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support forecasting, long-range planning, and variance analysis.
• Analyze the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for the future
• Coordinate the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings with external tax advisors.
• Oversee financial systems and integrations to ensure the integrity and efficiency of accounting processes and reporting.
• Perform detailed analysis and review of monthly balance sheets.
• Review monthly budget-to-actual results and identify significant variances.
• Prepares various cash, AP discount and capitalization reports on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve significant disbursements and cash transactions.
• Reviews applications for new credit arrangements
• Review financial terms of significant contracts and partner with Legal and Operations regarding financial risk.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and executive reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Responds to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate that role’s financial needs; able to field requests for information and data for the CFO
• Leads, mentors, develops, and evaluates accounting, payroll, and finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations and executive leadership to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and recommend strategies to improve profitability.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.
• Multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or consumer services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Wealth Management a plus
• Working knowledge of state and local regulatory requirements applicable to finance and financial terms and principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Advanced math skills; ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations
• Must have initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all disciplines and levels
• Resourceful with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills, ability to troubleshoot with keen attention to detail
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment with multiple competing demands with a strong sense of urgency