Technical Accounting Manager, Hospitality & Real Estate

Specialty Restaurants; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

401k with employer match after 12 mths

Education Assistance Program (EdAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Specialty Restaurants, a leader in hospitality, seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to own the monthly close, GAAP-compliant books, and lead a team of three. You’ll handle complex accounting for restaurant and development entities, delivering clear memos and guidance for Operations and leadership.

You will oversee ASC 842 leases, development accounting, and long-lived assets, while driving internal controls and policy updates. A hands-on, multi-unit background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close ownership.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality or multi-unit operations.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, including ASC 842.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and managing workflows.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close against a published close calendar and communicate slippage.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide flux analysis for management.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with auditors.
• Monitor internal controls and adapt policies as business changes.
• Support development and restaurant accounting including leases and improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Restaurant365

Job description

Specialty Restaurants, a leader in hospitality, seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to own the monthly close, GAAP-compliant books, and lead a team of three. You’ll handle complex accounting for restaurant and development entities, delivering clear memos and guidance for Operations and leadership.

You will oversee ASC 842 leases, development accounting, and long-lived assets, while driving internal controls and policy updates. A hands-on, multi-unit background is preferred.