Job Description:

The Potbelly Controller is a strategic and technical partner to the Vice President of Accounting.  He or she leads and directs the Potbelly accounting team and has primary accountability for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. The Controller also develops policy and procedure documents for the accounting department and researches key accounting technical issues. The Controller is also responsible for all of the treasury activities of the company.

What You'll Do:

• Creates, plans, and executes the strategic vision and goals for the accounting department

• Provides leadership, direction, coaching and growth opportunities to a diverse team with a focus on sharing knowledge

• Partners with leadership and HR to proactively identify talent needs

• Ensures that all accounting functions are performed in accordance to GAAP standards

• Ensures that all accounting systems are in sync and system records are accurately maintained

• Maintains accounting resources and confirms that the best resources are in place to execute accounting functions

• Partners cross functionally with other internal departments to support the departments’ strategic

• Strengthens key external vendor relationships

• Drives process improvement strategies that increase efficiency and accuracy

• Remains abreast of emerging trends and “best practices” in the accounting field and related GAAP, SEC and other regulatory agencies and their impact to the company.

• Recommends policy changes and process improvements to achieve business goals and ensure continued regulatory compliance.

• Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility, advising company senior management accordingly.

• Works with the accounting and finance senior management teams to plan, design and implement and communicate a full range of Accounting/Finance policies and activities in accordance with the organization’s strategic goals

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor of Accounting degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University

• CPA required

• Advanced understanding and knowledge of GAAP

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience

• 5 years of leadership experience

• Proven ability to break down divisional, organizational, team and individual barriers to influence and empower others, create trust, and provide a cohesive avenue of communication and ideas to contribute to a positive culture across the organization

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel