Strategic Corporate Controller - Multi-Brand F&B

Uncommon Brands; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Uncommon Brands is seeking its first Corporate Controller to serve as the financial backbone across our growing portfolio of food and beverage concepts. You will partner with multi-unit restaurants to drive scalable, accurate accounting and reporting.

This role owns the full accounting function, closes, tax filings, and board-ready reporting, while mentoring a Staff Accountant and collaborating with the CEO, operations, and external partners to enable fast, informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Controller or senior-level Finance/Accounting role.
• Ability to build and develop a team; will hire and mentor a Staff Accountant as the portfolio grows.
• Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality/retail experience preferred; PE-backed experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting functions: GL, COGS, fixed assets, AP, AR, payroll, invoicing.
• Prepare and post journal entries across accounts including cash, COGS, prepaids, revenue.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual closes with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Maintain chart of accounts and GL accuracy; review bank statements and activity.
• Prepare and remit monthly sales and use tax filings across jurisdictions.
• Produce financial reports (daily/weekly/monthly) and analyze cost structures and profitability.
• Lead due diligence for acquisitions and onboarding of new brands into reporting systems.
• Support audits, internal controls, and continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial drive

Attention to detail

Mentor staff

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Restaurant accounting software

Job description

Uncommon Brands is seeking its first Corporate Controller to serve as the financial backbone across our growing portfolio of food and beverage concepts. You will partner with multi-unit restaurants to drive scalable, accurate accounting and reporting.

This role owns the full accounting function, closes, tax filings, and board-ready reporting, while mentoring a Staff Accountant and collaborating with the CEO, operations, and external partners to enable fast, informed decision-making.