Description:
This isn't a controller role buried in the back office. At Woodstock's Pizza, you'll be the head of finance and accounting for a 7-unit (and growing) chain that already ranks among the highest-grossing independent pizzerias nationally.
With sales of more than $26 million annually, we have been serving legendary pizzas, brews and good times for 40 years. We are looking for someone to take us to the next level - manage and optimize the overall financial health of the organization while maintaining a servant-leadership approach to support our teams. Is this you?
This is a key role in our leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, and you’ll play a critical role in setting strategic direction, leading and developing our accounting team, and improving bottom-line performance.
Location: San Diego, CA in our Pacific Beach Admin Office
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee accounting and payroll operations, including GL management, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, bi-weekly payroll and reporting
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Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statement delivery
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Serve as primary financial leader and advisor to company ownership and directors
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Lead annual budgeting process and participate in strategic financial planning with other company directors for individual stores along with the full company
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Manage 1 in-house accounting coordinator, and a team of 4-5 external accountants
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Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts to support operational decision-making
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Work closely with store management and other directors to identify and report on KPIs to improve business performance
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Manage company benefit programs, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, LTD, and 401k
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Modernize accounts payable systems to streamline and automate processes, including approvals, reconciliation, and GL coding
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Work with CPAs and accounting team to remain compliant with state and local tax law
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Identify areas for improving and modernizing company bonus policies
Job Type: Full-Time
Other Benefits:
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Performance-based bonus
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Eligibility to participate in employee stock-purchase plan
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Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
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401(k)
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Cell phone reimbursement plan
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3 weeks paid time off
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Monthly meal credits at all locations
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
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7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
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Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of managing multiple projects
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Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Prior experience with budgeting and forecasting using 3-statement financial models
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Experience developing and maintaining effective financial controls, including cash and inventory management
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Must possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a demonstrated history of decision-making with uncertain inputs
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Advanced proficiency with restaurant or multi-unit reporting systems, Google suite, and Microsoft Excel
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Prior restaurant or services industry leadership experience
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Willingness to travel in-state up to 5% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
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CPA preferred
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Experience using Restaurant365
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Experience automating accounting processes
