Hybrid Accounting Manager, Multi-Unit Hospitality

TalentSource360 LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSource360 is seeking an Accounting Manager for a high-visibility role within a hospitality group. You will oversee restaurant unit accounting, consolidate results, and deliver strategic reporting to executives.

You will lead a team of 3–4 accountants, drive month-end close on deadlines, and collaborate with operations to optimize controls and processes across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Direct experience overseeing accounting for a portfolio of restaurants or other multi-unit hospitality operations.
• Proven ability to consolidate multi-entity financials, including intercompany eliminations, into an accurate consolidated P&L.
• Strong command of GAAP and restaurant-specific accounting: prime cost, inventory and COGS, tip and payroll accounting, gift cards, and third-party delivery reconciliation.
• Track record of running a disciplined month-end close on deadline.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting platforms and restaurant POS systems.
• Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and automating workflows.
• Familiarity with sales tax and multi-state compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting across all restaurant units and the holding company, including AP, AR, payroll accounting, cash management, and general ledger.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close - driving a timely, accurate, repeatable process across every entity.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, gift card, third-party delivery, and intercompany accounts.
• Manage inventory and cost-of-goods accounting, including period-end counts, food and beverage cost analysis, and variance review.
• Roll up unit-level financials into a consolidated P&L and financial package for the holding company's executive team.
• Deliver clear unit-level and portfolio-level reporting on sales, prime cost, labor, and four-wall profitability, with commentary that explains the "why" behind the numbers.
• Support the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis as the business evaluates new locations and concepts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3-4 accountants and specialists; set priorities, review work, and foster a culture of ownership and accuracy.
• Spend regular onsite time with the team to collaborate, train, and stay connected to operations.
• Serve as the go-to accounting partner for general managers and operations leaders, helping them understand and act on their numbers.
• Design and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures that hold up as new units come online.
• Standardize the chart of accounts and onboarding of new locations into the accounting and reporting structure.
• Improve systems and integrations between POS, payroll, inventory, and the accounting platform to reduce manual work.
• Coordinate with external CPAs on audits, reviews, and tax filings, including sales tax, and ensure compliance deadlines are met.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

R365

Toast

Square

Job description

TalentSource360 is seeking an Accounting Manager for a high-visibility role within a hospitality group. You will oversee restaurant unit accounting, consolidate results, and deliver strategic reporting to executives.

You will lead a team of 3–4 accountants, drive month-end close on deadlines, and collaborate with operations to optimize controls and processes across multiple locations.