The Assistant Controller assists the Corporate Controller in directing the organizations accounting functions including daily management of accounting transactions, internal and external reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting, technical GAAP compliance, issuance and maintenance of Company accounting policies and procedures, and compliance with internal controls. Work closely with the CFO and Corporate Controller to analyze performance and develop action plans to continually drive financial performance. The successful candidate for this position must have the ability to supervise and train accounting staff members. The Assistant Controller must have a strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, a strong sense for accuracy and be capable of resolving escalated issues that may require coordination with other departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage monthly closing process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting at the corporate and restaurant location level.
• Work to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to summarize the companys financial performance.
• Maintain current schedules of fixed asset additions and comparisons to budget / forecast expenditures.
• Maintenance of Lease accounting system in compliance with ASC 842.
• Manage/Assist with treasury functions including cash flow analysis and debt management.
• Subject matter expert for GAAP. Will ensure that s/he is current on emerging GAAP and other rules and regulations and will advise management of potential accounting implications.
• Assist with the annual audit and all work papers prepared in connection with the audit and various regulatory audits.
• Proactively search for process improvements, increased efficiency, and cost containment opportunities through interaction with other functional areas of the Company.
• Provides operations with timely P&L reports and operational analysis for use in managing the business.
• Effectively communicate with direct reports, management, and the field to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Create and ensure compliance with accounting standard operating procedures.
• Management and development of accounting staff.
• Special projects as requested by the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

• Minimum 5 plus years relevant work experience including Accounting Manager.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting required.
• Multi-Unit/Multi-State experience required.
• Supervisory experience combined with relevant expertise for making strong individual contributions.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and financial statement preparation
• CPA preferred.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of database applications including Microsoft Access as well as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.