Corporate Controller Restaurant Brand

Superior Talent Source; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is looking for a Controller to spearhead financial leadership and reporting. The role involves overseeing operational performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a strong understanding of GAAP, along with leadership skills to foster a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Manage risk programs and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Provide leadership to finance and accounting teams.

Skills

Strong understanding of GAAP

Full-cycle accounting

Financial statement preparation

Proficient in Excel

Knowledge of lease accounting

Payroll compliance

Tax planning

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative leadership style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Controller to lead our Finance and Accounting Teams. This leadership role is central to the integrity of our financial reporting, the oversight of operational performance metrics, and the alignment of our financial strategy with our company vision.

As Controller, you will manage all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and risk operations, ensuring our teams in the field live by our values.

What You'll Do

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&Ls for restaurants and G&A departments
• Oversee balance sheets, cash flow statements, and operational reporting
• Monitor and improve financial controls, including tax, benefits, and banking compliance

Budget & Audit Oversight

• Lead annual and quarterly budgeting processes
• Support department heads with financial analysis and planning
• Coordinate all phases of the annual financial audit

Risk & Compliance

• Manage risk programs including workers' compensation and general liability
• Ensure compliance with payroll, lease, and tax regulations
• Lead initiatives to prevent fraud and maintain regulatory standards

Department Oversight

• Provide leadership to teams across payroll, treasury, risk, accounting, and AP
• Foster a collaborative and productive culture within the Restaurant Support Center and field operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation experience
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Knowledge of lease accounting, payroll compliance, and tax planning
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central (or similar ERP) is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style

Apply now and help us guide the financial future of a mission-driven company that is as passionate about its people as it is about its product.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the hospitality industry, building an excellent network of relationships and a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our approach focuses on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, delivering quality service by investing in relationships, attending conferences, being active in professional groups and social media, and supporting the relationships we establish.

We know what it takes to match the right candidate to the right client.