POSITION"A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them." - M.D. Arnold
Would you like to be a part of our team? If so, as our Controller you will:
- Lead and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, closes, audits, and reconciliations.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including tax filings and industry-specific financial reporting standards.
- Review GL reports to ensure expenses are recorded accurately on a weekly basis.
- Maintain and establish positive relationships between company and vendors.
- Manage annual property tax assessments and returns.
- Lead the annual financial statement audit.
- Conduct quarter-end and year-end closings, including balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and account analysis.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to senior leadership and restaurant managers to support business decisions and operational strategies.
- Assist/Maintain lease agreements and properly account for the leases under the new 842 standard.
- Collaborate with the CFO to identify areas for operational efficiencies and profitability improvement.
- Ensure proper cash management, including oversight of cash flow, credit, and debt positions.
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and ensuring professional development.
- Effectively utilize IT systems to improve the efficiency of the accounting department.
- Implement process improvements as needed.
- Develop and/or update finance and accounting policies.
- Other duties as necessary or assigned
COMPANYHeadquartered in North Kansas City, Kellan Restaurant Management has been a family-owned business for 36 years, operating the 54th Street Restaurants. We have 32 units (and growing) in 4 states. Our controlled, managed growth allows us to offer the best quality service and food in a polished casual atmosphere.
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, or commensurate job experience with a proven track record of success.
EXPERIENCE:
- 7 years in a management position
- GAAP and Internal control framework
- Managing Accounts Payable in a paperless office environment
- Microsoft Excel user (Intermediate or Expert)
- Report building/generation
SKILLS:
- Must have a strong track record in being able to create new processes and facilitate process improvement.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and judgment and be able to work with minimal direction and in somewhat ambiguous situations.
- Technical knowledge in accounting systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at various levels of an organization.
- Ability to achieve progress on multiple tasks while exhibiting high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Possess innovation, creativity, self-motivation, initiative, attention to detail, organization, documentation, and follow through.
PREFERENCES (Not required):
- CPA/CMA Preferred
- Restaurant experience
- NetSuite experience
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US?- Free Gringo Dip®!
- Employee Discount on Food
- Casual and Fun Office Environment
- Benefits and Paid Holidays
- Stability and Growth Opportunities
HOW TO APPLYClick "Apply" or send your resume to
[email protected].
