Multi-Unit Restaurant Controller — Automation & Growth

Boutique Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus (10%–15%)

Medical plan options (HMO/PPO)

PTO 2 weeks

Complimentary restaurant meals

Free parking

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Controller to own the financial engine of a growing multi-unit restaurant organization. You will oversee accounting across six locations, lead month-end and year-end close, manage AP and reporting, and build scalable P&L reporting.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with multi-unit restaurant experience, excels at problem solving, and communicates clearly with operations and leadership. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with close, reconciliations, AP, reporting and core accounting functions.
• Strong experience in a multi-unit restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent depth of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations across six restaurant locations, including daily sales reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, AP and payroll reporting inputs.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Build and maintain company and store-level P&L reporting from the ground up.
• Oversee high-volume bill pay and AP/AR with strong controls and accurate records.
• Identify and implement automation to reduce manual work and increase scalability.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure numbers reflect business activity and coordinate with outside CPA for year-end close and tax matters.

Skills

Multi-unit restaurant experience

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Controller to own the financial engine of a growing multi-unit restaurant organization. You will oversee accounting across six locations, lead month-end and year-end close, manage AP and reporting, and build scalable P&L reporting.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with multi-unit restaurant experience, excels at problem solving, and communicates clearly with operations and leadership. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.