Overview of the role:The Assistant Controller assists and reports to the Controller, is responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting operations in a multi-location co-working environment. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership, and experience in transaction-oriented and frequent partner and trade-condition changing businesses. You will own the integrity of financial reporting, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, provides accurate financial information assisting management decisions, and drive process improvements across accounting operations
Key Accountabilities:Leadership & Team Management- Directly manage and mentor a team of several accounting professionals working in multi-locations.
- Establish accountability, structural stability, and professional development within the team
- Drive a culture of accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
Full-Cycle Accounting & Close- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Maintain and improve financial close timelines and controls
- Interact with other accounting managers to carry out daily accounting process
Technical Accounting knowledge- Understand and apply USGAAP rules in the accounting processes
- Own lease accounting for regional office and storage locations (ASC 842)
- Maintain lease schedules, ROU assets, and liabilities to ensure compliance with ASC 842 and manage related reporting
- Recognize properly and timely intangible assets (i.e. ASC985-20)
- Work with the professional advisor to come up with income tax provisions (ASC 740)
COGS Management- Oversee cost accounting across central kitchen and corporate-running retail kiosks
- Manage costing, shrinkage, waste, and inventory controls
- Partner with operations to improve cost accounting accuracy and reporting
- Analyze and monitor margins and COGS drivers
Intercompany & Multi-Entity Accounting- Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations across entities
- Ensure proper entity-level reporting and consolidations
Audit & Compliance- Assist the Controller for external audit process and act as primary accounting contact
- Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Provides relevant information to CPA firm to meet tax deadlines
Process Improvement & Systems- Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows
- Assist in system enhancements and automation initiatives
- Develop scalable processes for a rapidly growing footprint
What You'll Need:- Active CPA license
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years in a leadership role managing accounting staff
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 842 (lease accounting)
- Experience with inventory accounting in retail, food manufacturing, distribution, or multi-location environments
- Experience managing full-cycle close and financial statement preparation
- Experience with intercompany accounting and consolidations
- Advanced Excel skills
- High levels of integrity and trustworthiness
- Attention to detail
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Excellent team player
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively
- Highly organized and process driven
- Able to handle confidential information appropriately
Preferred:- Experience in franchise, retail, restaurant, grocery, or food production environments
- Experience in high transaction volume, multi-location businesses
- ERP system experience (QuickBooks or Business Central preferred)
What's in it for you?- We're committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our People the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us
- Employer Paid Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401 (K) Matching
- Hybrid work environment
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Fitness stipend
- Book allowance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Training/Advancement Opportunities
