Controller

Levy Restaurants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is seeking a Controller in Atlanta, GA, to manage the financial operations across multiple venues in the food and beverage sector. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, collaborating with operations teams for financial optimization, and overseeing the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of Finance/Accounting experience and preferably a business degree or CPA certification. Benefits include Instapay access, a shopping program, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Finance/Accounting role.
• Operational experience in food and beverage is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work non-standard hours based on event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Partner with operations teams to understand financial goals.
• Develop action plans to drive financial performance.
• Complete a monthly close of the general ledger.
• Oversee timely collection of accounts receivable.

Skills

Finance/Accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Operational experience in food and beverage

Computer literacy

Education

Business degree

CPA certification

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Controller. Levy Sector is a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200+ venues. The Controller is responsible for the accurate management and reporting of the location’s finances, partnering with the location leadership team to develop action plans to drive financial performance. The Controller reports to the Regional Finance leader and participates in management meetings as part of the location leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure a clear understanding of financial goals and targets.
• Collaborate with regional and operations finance teams to implement financial optimization programs.
• Develop action plans to drive financial performance.
• Help operations teams understand financial data and take actions to drive improvements where necessary.
• Work with partner finance teams where applicable.
• Refine and update weekly location financial forecasts with the location leadership.
• Complete a monthly close of the general ledger.
• Proactively manage accounts receivable based on contractual terms.
• Complete the daily MSR and produce a balanced month-end MSR.
• Monitor and manage credit card settlements.
• Manage wire transfer requests and subcontractor payments.
• Oversee cash room management and armored car pickups.
• Manage an accurate and timely month-end close process.
• Track capital assets at the location.
• Manage annual budget processes including posting of AP accruals and transfers.
• Ensure accuracy of tax rates for financial reporting.
• Maintain documentation retention and management.
• Complete annual financial audits.
• Oversee timely collection of accounts receivable and reconciliation of direct bills and invoice adjustments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Finance/Accounting role.
• Operational experience in food and beverage is preferred.
• Business degree and/or CPA certification is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as dictated by event schedule.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to wages) and high interest savings through the EVEN app.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.