Assistant Controller

<h3>This is a remote position.</h3><div><p><b>Our client is looking for a</b>skilled<b>Assistant Controller</b>to join their dynamic finance team. Our client is a fast-growing leader in the premium quick-service restaurant industry, renowned for their chef-driven menu and exceptional guest experience. They have achieved impressive growth, expanding their company-owned locations and recently launching a nationwide franchise program.</p><b>Responsibilities</b><li><p>Mentor and guide<b>staff and senior-level teammates</b>, fostering their professional growth.</p></li><li><p>Implement and maintain thorough workflow understanding to ensure all documents are consistently audit-ready across all locations.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with<b>US</b><b>GAAP standards</b>and prepare audit-ready financial worksheets.</p></li><li><p>Perform<b>journal entries</b>related to multi-location allocations.</p></li><li><p>Reconcile and analyze<b>balance sheet accounts</b>with precision.</p></li><li><p>Analyze data across systems and ensure seamless integration with the<b>ERP</b>.</p></li><li><p>Work independently while maintaining accuracy and proactively seeking clarification when needed.</p></li><li><p>Bridge operational data (sales, covers, labor hours, inventory, food costs) with the financial system to ensure correct flow into financial reports.</p></li></div><br><h3>Requirements</h3><div><li><p>Ability to<b>train and develop junior team members</b>.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to manage, train, and develop junior team members with a teaching approach, using assertive and welcoming communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of end-to-end accounting workflows and a proactive, organized approach to maintain audit-ready precision.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of<b>US</b><b>GAAP</b>and financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Experience with<b>multi-location accounting</b>and allocations.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in<b>balance sheet reconciliations</b>and analysis.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working with<b>ERP systems</b>and cross-platform data.</p></li><li><p>Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to integrate operational metrics with financial reporting systems.</p></li><b>Qualifications</b><li><p>Bachelor's degree in<b>Accounting, Finance, or related field</b>.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams.</p></li><li><p><b>8+ years</b>of progressive accounting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience in<b>restaurant, retail, or multi-unit businesses.</b></p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and familiarity with<b>accounting software</b>.</p></li></div><br><h3>Benefits</h3><div><li><p><b>Full-time, 100% remote</b>position.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work with a<b>high-growth, innovative brand</b>.</p></li><li><p>Collaborative team environment with<b>professional development opportunities</b>.</p></li></div><br><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>