Strategic Hospitality Controller for World Bank Account

Restaurant Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented Controller to oversee the full financial operations of our World Bank account. This role serves as the primary financial leader for the account, guiding strategy, financial analysis, compliance oversight, and operational support to ensure strong fiscal performance and sound decision-making.

The Controller partners closely with operational leadership to manage budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, internal controls, and client

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting and financial management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting systems.
• CPA, CMA or other professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the World Bank account, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and operating metrics.
• Monitor revenue, labor, food costs, and operating expenses to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational leadership to develop annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Manage cash controls, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and POS reporting activities.
• Oversee client billing processes and ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting standards, and client contractual requirements.
• Support external and internal audits and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Prepare and review sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to account leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead special projects, financial modeling, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support finance and administrative team members as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Forecasting

Budgets

Internal controls

ERP systems

POS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

SAP

POS systems

Job description

Restaurant Associates seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented Controller to oversee the full financial operations of our World Bank account. This role serves as the primary financial leader for the account, guiding strategy, financial analysis, compliance oversight, and operational support to ensure strong fiscal performance and sound decision-making.

The Controller partners closely with operational leadership to manage budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, internal controls, and client