Strategic Controller - Multi-Brand Hospitality Finance Lead

Talentify; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

JCK Restaurants is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple brands. The role ensures financial accuracy, robust internal controls, and timely month-end closes while supporting growth and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate leads with hands-on accountability, builds high-performing teams, and maintains high standards for accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations in a multi-unit or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team across multiple functions.
• Own and manage the month-end close process and accounting calendar.
• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and cash management.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with Operations, Payroll, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, approvals, and documentation standards.
• Support audit preparation and coordinate external audit requests.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive process standardization and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Month-end close

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

JCK Restaurants is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple brands. The role ensures financial accuracy, robust internal controls, and timely month-end closes while supporting growth and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate leads with hands-on accountability, builds high-performing teams, and maintains high standards for accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment.