Restaurant Partners Management LLC is a locally owned and operated restaurant group serving the Grand Rapids and Traverse City areas with 21 locations in Cascade, Alger Heights, Wyoming, Gaines Township, Byron Center, Downtown Grand Rapids, Grandville, Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

Our 4GR8Food Brands include:

• Apache Trout Grill
• Bagel Beanery
• Beltline Bar
• Boone's Prime Time Pub
• Grand Coney Diner
• Flap Jack Shack
• Noble Restaurant
• Omelette Shoppe
• Pete's Grill & Tavern
• Rainbow Grill
• Real Food Café
• Red Geranium Café
• Rockwell Republic
• Sundance Grill
• West End Tavern

We are currently looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a full time - exempt position requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience.

If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and are looking to further your career with a GR8 company, apply today!

Controller Job Summary:

The Controller is a key member of the finance team and is responsible for driving the timely preparation of financial statements, reviewing, and monitoring internal controls, preparation of budget and reporting of financial results to the appropriate levels within the organization. This role will provide accounting management to the team and is required to develop a high performing staff. He or she will partner with the broader leadership team to achieve division goals and objectives.

Essential Controller Duties & Functions:

• Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll.
• Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly.
• Assess, execute, and streamline policies, procedures, controls, and most methodologies.
• Check deliverables of self and team to certify they meet expectations.
• Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals and handle daily cash management.
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
• Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisory, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful company-wide operation.
• Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
• Develop and implement internal control procedures to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and accounting principles.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Controller Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field: CPA certification preferred.

Experience

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred.
• Restaurant industry experience a plus
• Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative, and social skills

People Skills & Attributes

• Maintain highest levels of decorum and confidentiality.
• Initiative-taker with efficient time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability and desire to collaborate with other teams.
• Meticulous.
• Highly organized

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, bend and climb appropriate to an office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer and understand software necessary to complete objectives.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment will include:

• Normal Office Environment with standard lighting and average noise levels

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49548: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person