Restaurant Chief Accounting Officer

Self Opportunity, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Opportunity, Inc. in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Senior Chief Accounting Officer for a confidential search. You will own the accounting function end-to-end, partnering with the CFO on financial strategy, reporting integrity, and scalable operations.

You will lead all accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, manage the annual audit, strengthen internal controls, and mentor a growing accounting team. CPA required and 10+ years’ experience. Competitive base plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years accounting, with 5+ years in CAO/Controller roles.
• Deep GAAP knowledge, audit, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Public accounting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, close, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Deliver GAAP-based monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to CFO and executives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors; manage audit and tax compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Drive process improvement and systems optimization (ERP, reporting tools).
• Step in for CFO and support board and lender reporting.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

ERP systems

Leadership

External audits

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Senior Chief Accounting Officer (Confidential Search)

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

About the Opportunity

A well-established Restaurant management organization in Dallas is conducting a confidential search for a Chief Accounting Officer. This is the senior finance leader directly beneath the CFO. You’ll own the accounting function end to end and act as the CFO’s primary partner in financial strategy, reporting integrity, and operational scale.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and fixed assets
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting under GAAP, delivering accurate and timely results to the CFO, executive team, and stakeholders
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors, and manage the annual audit and tax compliance
• Design, strengthen, and enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and strategic initiatives
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team
• Drive process improvement and systems optimization (ERP, automation, reporting tools)
• Step in for the CFO as needed and support board and lender reporting

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a Controller, VP of Accounting, or CAO-level role
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, audit, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations
• Proven record of leading teams and improving close and reporting processes
• Strong ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Public accounting (Big 4 or regional) background preferred
• Executive presence and the ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-finance leaders

Why This Role

• A true #2 finance seat with visibility to the executive team
• Competitive base of $180K–$220K plus bonus potential
• Stable, growing organization with room to shape the accounting function