URGENT Accounting Manager/Controller

About the Role

Our client operates a growing portfolio of businesses spanning multi-unit restaurant operations and closely held technology companies . We're looking for a hands-on, U.S. GAAP-fluent Accounting Manager/Controller who can independently own the entire accounting cycle from day one - and who has the ambition and capability to build and train an accounting team as we scale.

This is a \"player-coach\" role. In the early stages you will personally do the work: closing the books, reconciling every account, and producing clean financials. As you prove out the processes, you'll document them, then recruit and train staff to take on routine tasks so you can focus on higher-level oversight and reporting.

We are hiring for caliber, not just coverage. The right person operates at the level of a U.S.-based controller and takes full ownership without needing to be managed day to day.

What You'll Do

Own the full accounting cycle

• Manage end-to-end month-end close across multiple entities (restaurant units and technology companies)

• Produce accurate, timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for each entity and on a consolidated basis

• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies in line with U.S. GAAP

Reconcile everything, fully and independently

• Perform and review all reconciliations: bank, credit card, merchant/processor, balance sheet, and intercompany

• Reconcile daily restaurant sales to POS, deposits, and third-party delivery platforms

• Resolve discrepancies independently and keep accounts clean and audit-ready

Restaurant operations accounting

• Daily sales reconciliation, cost of goods sold (COGS), food and labor cost tracking, and inventory

• Tip reporting, sales/use tax, and multi-unit performance reporting

• Support unit-level and rollup reporting for operators and ownership

Technology company accounting

• Revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, and recurring/subscription billing where applicable

• Intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations

• Support reporting needs around R&D, capitalization, and investor or owner reporting

Oversight and controls

• Oversee AP, AR, and payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness

• Establish and maintain internal controls and documented procedures

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management

Build and lead the team (growth path)

• Document processes and create repeatable workflows

• As the workload supports it, recruit, train, and manage staff accountants and bookkeepers

• Grow into the leader of a small accounting team supporting the full portfolio

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA - is not required but is a big advantage)

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controller or assistant controller responsibilities

• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and direct experience supporting U.S.-based companies

• Proven ability to independently own a full month-end close start to finish - not just assist

• Demonstrated full-cycle reconciliation experience across multiple accounts and entities

• Multi-entity and/or multi-unit accounting experience

• Excellent written and verbal English communication

• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable being the most senior accounting person in the organization

Preferred / A Strong Plus

• Restaurant industry experience (multi-unit a major plus)

• Technology / SaaS company experience

• Experience with one or more of: Restaurant365, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Ramp, Gusto, or ADP

• POS platform familiarity (Toast, Square, etc.)

• Prior experience building or training an offshore or in-house accounting team

Schedule & Growth

• Work Schedule: Hours aligned to U.S. business hours to enable real-time collaboration.