Senior Lead Accountant (Remote) - Key Finance Leader

avli; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avli is seeking a Senior Lead Accountant to support a growing restaurant group. The role covers accounting operations, financial reporting, tax support, and audits, with responsibility for month-end close, GL, inventory, fixed assets, and AP.

Strong Excel and GAAP knowledge are essential, with experience in Sage Intacct and MarginEdge preferred. The position is remote with occasional on-site meetings and leadership sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years' progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly and YTD financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, and variance analysis.
• Lead and review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and classified.
• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage inventory accounting, including monthly deltas, G/L reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Oversee the fixed asset lifecycle: capitalization, disposals/transfers, depreciation, and reconciliation.
• Lead key components of month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Review AP transactions to ensure invoices and staff reimbursements are recorded and paid accurately.
• Oversee cash receipts processing and revenue recording alongside the operations team.
• Review company credit card expense reports and administer the corporate card program.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP proficiency

Process improvement mindset

Strong communication across leadership

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

MarginEdge

restaurant accounting

multi-entity

multi-location experience

Job description

Avli is seeking a Senior Lead Accountant to support a growing restaurant group. The role covers accounting operations, financial reporting, tax support, and audits, with responsibility for month-end close, GL, inventory, fixed assets, and AP.

Strong Excel and GAAP knowledge are essential, with experience in Sage Intacct and MarginEdge preferred. The position is remote with occasional on-site meetings and leadership sessions.