Remote Restaurant Finance Controller - Close & Audit Leader

Origin Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Staffing seeks a hands-on Controller to lead a multi-unit restaurant accounting function from a fully remote position. You will own the close process, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and team development.

This role partners with senior leadership to build scalable processes, strengthen controls, and drive visibility across the organization while managing onshore and offshore resources.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with responsibility for financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and team leadership.
• Strong financial statement audit experience, ideally from public accounting, with ability to manage external audits.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, franchise, or multi-unit operating environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring GL accuracy and timely reporting.
• Manage external audits and coordinate supporting schedules and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls across revenue, cash, payables, payroll and other workflows.
• Lead and develop onshore and offshore accounting resources.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, close procedures, and documentation.
• Partner with leadership to resolve issues and improve reporting visibility.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual work.
• Stay involved in complex reconciliations and special projects while building team capability.

Skills

Public accounting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Origin Staffing seeks a hands-on Controller to lead a multi-unit restaurant accounting function from a fully remote position. You will own the close process, financial reporting, audits, internal controls and team development.

This role partners with senior leadership to build scalable processes, strengthen controls, and drive visibility across the organization while managing onshore and offshore resources.