Assistant Controller

This is a remote position. Our client is looking for askilledAssistant Controllerto 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. Responsibilities - Mentor and guidestaff and senior-level teammates, fostering their professional growth. - Implement and maintain thorough workflow understanding to ensure all documents are consistently audit-ready across all locations. - Ensure compliance withUSGAAP standardsand prepare audit-ready financial worksheets. - Performjournal entriesrelated to multi-location allocations. - Reconcile and analyzebalance sheet accountswith precision. - Analyze data across systems and ensure seamless integration with theERP. - Work independently while maintaining accuracy and proactively seeking clarification when needed. - Bridge operational data (sales, covers, labor hours, inventory, food costs) with the financial system to ensure correct flow into financial reports. Requirements - Ability totrain and develop junior team members. - Proven ability to manage, train, and develop junior team members with a teaching approach, using assertive and welcoming communication skills. - Solid understanding of end-to-end accounting workflows and a proactive, organized approach to maintain audit-ready precision. - Strong understanding ofUSGAAPand financial reporting. - Experience withmulti-location accountingand allocations. - Proficiency inbalance sheet reconciliationsand analysis. - Comfortable working withERP systemsand cross-platform data. - Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills. - Ability to integrate operational metrics with financial reporting systems. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree inAccounting, Finance, or related field. - Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams. - 8+ yearsof progressive accounting experience. - Experience inrestaurant, retail, or multi-unit businesses. - Strong Excel skills and familiarity withaccounting software. Benefits - Full-time, 100% remoteposition. - Opportunity to work with ahigh-growth, innovative brand. - Collaborative team environment withprofessional development opportunities. Originally posted on Himalayas