Controller / CPA – Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
About Us
Our company is a rapidly growing, fast-paced Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand committed to serving fresh, high-quality food while delivering an exceptional guest experience. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Controller/CPA to oversee all financial operations and help guide the company's continued growth.
If you are a hands-on financial leader with a strong restaurant accounting background and enjoy working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Controller/CPA will be responsible for managing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions while providing strategic financial guidance to ownership. This position requires extensive experience in the restaurant industry, including multi-unit operations, financial analysis, budgeting, payroll, labor management, and cost controls.
The ideal candidate will have experience with rapidly growing restaurant organizations and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting and financial operations for multiple restaurant locations.
- Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial statements and restaurant P&L reports.
- Monitor and analyze food cost, beverage cost, labor cost, and operating expenses.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiencies.
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial controls.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
- Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax reports and other required tax filings.
- Coordinate year-end financial reporting and work with external CPA firms during audits and tax preparation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Work closely with ownership and operations leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
- Assist with acquisitions, new restaurant openings, and company growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum 5+ years of Controller or senior accounting experience in the restaurant industry.
- Experience with multi-unit Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) required.
- Experience working with a rapidly growing restaurant company.
- Strong understanding of restaurant financial statements and operational metrics.
- Extensive experience analyzing restaurant P&Ls.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Food Cost
- Labor Cost
- Prime Cost
- Inventory Controls
- Payroll
- Sales Tax
- Quarterly Payroll Tax Reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Experience with Toast POS and Toast Payroll strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- This position is a not a remote position. You will be required to be in the West Palm Beach corporate office Monday to Friday.
Preferred Experience
- Multi-location restaurant accounting
- Restaurant payroll administration
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Cost control initiatives
- Restaurant inventory systems
- New restaurant openings
- Process improvement and internal controls
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Employee Meal Discount
- Opportunities for professional growth with a rapidly expanding restaurant company
Why Join Our Company?
This is an opportunity to become a key member of our leadership team and play a significant role in the financial success of one of South Florida's fastest-growing restaurant brands. We are looking for someone who enjoys building processes, driving profitability, and partnering with operations to support continued expansion.
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
