Restaurant Finance Controller — Multi-Location Leader

Confidential; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Controller to oversee the company's accounting and financial operations for multiple restaurant locations in the United States. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP while providing leadership and strategic financial guidance to senior management.

You will supervise day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and prepare restaurant-level P&L, monitor costs and cash flow, and partner with Operations and HR to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience; management preferred.
• Experience with multi-location restaurant/hospitality/franchise operations.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR/GL and cash management.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes and prepare financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze restaurant-level P&L statements.
• Monitor costs and key restaurant financial metrics.
• Partner with Operations and store managers to identify trends and improve profitability.
• Oversee franchise accounting including royalties, advertising contributions, and other franchise expenses.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and franchisor representatives.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; provide timely financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Payroll systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Controller to oversee the company's accounting and financial operations for multiple restaurant locations in the United States. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP while providing leadership and strategic financial guidance to senior management.

You will supervise day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and prepare restaurant-level P&L, monitor costs and cash flow, and partner with Operations and HR to improve