Restaurant Controller (Multi-Location) GAAP Expert

Berkshire Hathaway; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team in a multi-location environment, overseeing daily accounting, staff management, and owner-level reporting.

The role requires GAAP proficiency, Excel expertise, and strong leadership to ensure accurate financial statements and timely month-end close. In-person work and collaboration with restaurant management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in all aspects of general accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Expert in Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, reporting, and systems for a multi-location group with multiple legal entities.
• Financial reporting for management: Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cost Reporting, and various analytical reports and analyses.
• Cash handling management and reconciliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Inventory controls and COGS reporting.
• Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Prepare complex journal entries for maintaining and closing books.
• Full general ledger review and month-end close.
• Sales Tax reporting.
• Manage and participate in monthly Accounts Payable process, including statement reconciliation, resolution, and processing payments.
• Any other duties at the discretion of the owner and/or regional director.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organizational skills

Educate, supervise and direct

Accounting software knowledge

English communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Toast

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team in a multi-location environment, overseeing daily accounting, staff management, and owner-level reporting.

The role requires GAAP proficiency, Excel expertise, and strong leadership to ensure accurate financial statements and timely month-end close. In-person work and collaboration with restaurant management are essential.