Director of Accounting

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles seeks a Director of Accounting to own close, reporting, payroll, and regulatory compliance for a fast-growing multi-state hospitality business.

You will lead financial statements, supervise staff, and oversee multi-state payroll and HRIS while partnering with HR on benefits, licenses, and tax compliance. The role emphasizes scalable process design and strong executive-level collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with close ownership.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance.
• GAAP knowledge and full accounting cycle experience.
• Multi-state payroll & regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for modelling.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and own the financial statements.
• Provide reporting and variance analysis to leadership with actionable insights.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting (AP, AR, accruals) and control processes.
• Manage payroll across multiple states and payroll tax registrations.
• Oversee HRIS data, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and org changes.
• Own licensing, permits, and sales tax compliance across locations.
• Improve processes to build scalable accounting, payroll, and compliance systems.
• Serve as go-to resource on accounting, payroll, and compliance for leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Clear communication

Multi-state payroll

Advanced Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Job description

Director of Accounting

$150000 - $175000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | Remote | Permanent

Transform restaurant industry // Senior Accounting Leadership position // Remote

A bit about us:

We’re a venture-backed, founder-led hospitality company based in Los Angeles, combining food and technology to build the next generation of restaurant brands. Since 2014, we’ve grown from a culinary startup into a multi-brand platform operating in markets across the country. We use data, digital channels, and operational innovation to create concepts people love, and we bring them to customers faster and more efficiently than traditional restaurant groups.

Why join us?

Shape a growing platform: We run a lean, entrepreneurial team of about 200 people, so your work is visible and directly shapes how the business scales.

Food meets tech: You’ll work where hospitality meets software and data, in one of the most dynamic corners of the restaurant industry.

Build, not maintain: You’ll help design the processes and systems that support a multi-brand, multi-market business.

Backed for growth: We have strong institutional investor support and an ambitious roadmap for expansion.

Collaborative culture: We have a founder-led, fast-moving team with a passion for great food and smart operations.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Job Details

About Us

We’re a venture-backed, founder-led hospitality company that combines food and technology to build the next generation of restaurant brands. Since 2014, we’ve grown from a culinary startup into a multi-brand platform operating in markets across the country, and we’re continuing to expand into new states. We use data, digital channels, and operational innovation to bring concepts people love to customers faster and more efficiently than traditional restaurant groups.

Why Join Us

True ownership: You’ll be the senior leader for accounting, payroll, and compliance, with full accountability for the financial statements and a direct line to leadership.

Build for scale: As we enter new states, you’ll design the accounting, payroll, and compliance systems that support a growing multi-state footprint.

Broad, strategic scope: The role goes beyond close and reporting into payroll, HRIS, benefits, and regulatory compliance, so you’ll get unusual breadth and visibility.

Food meets tech: You’ll work where hospitality meets data, in one of the most dynamic corners of the restaurant industry.

Backed for growth: We have strong institutional investor support and an ambitious expansion roadmap.

Flexibility: The role is remote, with unlimited PTO.

The Role

This is a senior leadership role overseeing accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and regulatory compliance for a fast-growing multi-state business. You’ll own the integrity of the financial statements and lead reporting and analysis, with support from a staff accountant on day-to-day accounting. You’ll also run multi-state payroll and act as the company’s compliance lead, keeping every location current on its regulatory requirements as we expand.

What You’ll Do

Close & Reporting

• Run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Own preparation, validation, and analysis of the financial statements.
• Deliver timely reporting and variance analysis, and give leadership clear insight into performance.
• Guide a staff accountant on AP, AR, accruals, reconciliations, and lease accounting (ASC 842).

Payroll & People Systems

• Lead payroll across 8+ states, including wage calculations, withholdings, and compliance.
• Handle payroll tax registrations and filings as we enter new states.
• Oversee the HRIS, including data integrity, onboarding and offboarding workflows, and org changes.
• Partner with HR on benefits enrollment, deductions, and reporting.

Compliance

• Own the compliance function across all operating locations, including business licenses, health and operating permits, staff certifications, and sales tax registrations.
• Make sure no recurring regulatory obligation lapses in any jurisdiction.

Process & Partnership

• Find inefficiencies and build scalable accounting, payroll, and compliance processes.
• Be the go-to resource for leadership, managers, and employees on accounting, payroll, and compliance questions.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close and financial statements.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and hands‑on experience across the full accounting cycle.
• Experience with multi‑state payroll and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including modelling and working with large datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Clear communication with non‑financial stakeholders.
• A track record of ownership and building better processes in fast‑paced environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $140K–$175K
• Remote
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave

About Us

We’re a venture‑backed, founder‑led company in the food and hospitality space, using technology and data to build and scale consumer brands. We’ve grown into a multi‑location operation across the country and are still expanding into new markets.

Why Join Us

True ownership: You’ll be the senior leader for accounting, payroll, and compliance, with a direct line to leadership.

Build for scale: You’ll design the systems and processes that support our multi‑state growth.

Broad scope: The role covers financial reporting, payroll, HRIS, benefits, and regulatory compliance.

Investor‑backed growth: We have strong institutional support and an ambitious expansion plan.

Flexibility: The role is remote, with unlimited PTO.

The Role

This is a senior finance leader who owns accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance for a growing multi‑state business. You’ll be accountable for the accuracy of the financial statements, lead payroll across several states, and make sure every location stays current on its regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and own the financial statements.
• Provide reporting and variance analysis to leadership.
• Supervise day‑to‑day accounting, including AP, AR, accruals.
• Manage multi‑state payroll, including withholdings, tax filings, and new‑state registrations.
• Oversee HRIS data and workflows, and partner with HR.
• Own licensing, permitting, and sales tax compliance across all locations.
• Improve processes and build scalable systems as the company grows.
• Serve as go‑to resource on accounting, payroll, and compliance.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close and reporting.
• CPA preferred.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Multi‑state payroll and regulatory compliance experience.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Clear communication with non‑financial partners.
• Comfort building process in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.