$160,000 - $170,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential!
This position is based onsite in the Atlanta office, with some hybrid flexibilty.
Director of AccountingLocation: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - In Office Required)
Potbelly Sandwich Works is seeking a Director of Accounting to join our team in Atlanta. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for internal reporting, cross-functional partnership, and supporting key growth initiatives-particularly within our franchise business.
As a key leader within the accounting organization, this role reports to the Executive Director - Controller and is responsible for executing against departmental priorities, strengthening processes, and supporting scalability across the function. The Director of Accounting will serve as a central liaison across Operations, Finance, Franchising, and our parent company, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
What You'll Do- Oversee internal accounting and reporting processes, collaborating regularly with the parent company to ensure alignment
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Franchising to support performance and improve visibility
- Oversee franchise accounting activities, ensuring processes and reporting appropriately support a growing and evolving franchise model
- Support the franchise growth pipeline, including new store openings, by ensuring accounting processes scale effectively with expansion
- Establish and drive process improvements, leveraging systems and technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Support and participate in systems implementations and enhancements, improving data integrity and reporting capabilities
- Manage and develop team members, providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities for two direct reports
What We're Looking For- CPA, required
- Strong leadership experience in accounting, ideally within a multi-unit or franchise environment
- Deep understanding of financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls
- Experience participating in or supporting accounting systems implementations (e.g., ERP or reporting tools) preferred
- Background in public accounting (Big 4 or similar) strongly preferred
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed environment
- Experience working within or reporting into a parent company structure is a plus
Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 7/31/2026. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications.
