Restaurant experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Accounting and Finances:

Manage day-to-day accounting for all locations (8 bistros, 1 market, and commissary) all off-site events and e-commerce, including all account (bank and non-bank) reconciliations, general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, deposits, payroll, etc.

Produce financial statements, keep accounting records and maintain the chart of accounts

Manage cash flow and ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

Make sure all debts, taxes, rent and insurance payments are made in a timely manner

Support in maintaining proper controls over cash

Develop the annual budget and store level forecasts (with input from senior management)

Manage and define performance based bonus for GMs and upper management.

Develop long term financial strategy based on projected growth (with input from senior management)

Assist with all financial aspects including budgets and projections for new store openings (including upcoming commissary)

Human Resources:

Review accuracy of payroll filings as prepared by outsource provider (double check HR numbers)

Make sure all tax advantages are being used (Work opportunity tax credit, Empowerment zones, FICA tip credit)

Operations:

Make sure all insurance policies are current and that we have proper coverage

Provide strategic support and analysis to the senior leadership team

Work with restaurant management to maintain inventory controls and manage those weekly (inventory is done weekly for all restaurant locations)

Conduct inventory audits and report results to senior management

Desired Skills and Experience

7-8 years restaurant accounting experience

Accounting degree, CPA desired

Proven experience to manage an accounting staff and outsourced partners

Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

Demonstrated hands-on skills in general accounting, account analysis and reconciliation, financial reporting and/or financial planning, modeling and analysis

Understanding of restaurant operations and ability to present solutions for any issues resulting in financial loss or increased costs

Familiar with restaurant 13 x 4-weeks periods accounting

Solid understanding of state and federal sales and payroll tax requirements

Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Experience with restaurant POS system

Experience and understanding of restaurant controls