Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting tasks while also supervising a small accounting team. This role supports a multi-unit quick service restaurant (QSR) organization with 100 locations. The ideal candidate has recent, hands-on operational accounting experience, strong multi-unit industry knowledge, and the ability to lead, train, and develop a small team. This position requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership ability, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves daily.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Daily Accounting Tasks

• Perform daily bank and POS reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and ensure timely vendor payments
• Review and post daily sales, inventory entries, deposits, and cash variances
• Prepare and enter general ledger journal entries
• Handle intercompany entries and multi-entity accounting
• Process month-end accruals and reconciliations for key accounts
• Maintain fixed asset records and lease accounting schedules
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across store-level reporting

Financial Close & Reporting

• Manage all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Produce accurate and timely financial statements for all locations
• Analyze store-level P&Ls, prime cost metrics, and variances
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise a small team of staff accountants and accounting clerks
• Train team members on accounting procedures, systems, and compliance
• Review teamwork for accuracy and completeness
• Allocate responsibilities and improve workflow efficiency
• Support a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Compliance, Controls, and Operations Support

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls
• Oversee sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-state filings (review some hands-on work)
• Monitor cash handling controls across all restaurant locations
• Support external audits and work with auditors as needed
• Partner with Operations to provide financial clarification and support store managers

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work directly in the accounting software daily
• Leverage POS and back-office integrations to streamline accounting
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, closing calendars, and reconciliation tools
• Assist in systems upgrades or migrations
• Experience with Restaurant365 (R365) is strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP

Experience Requirements

Required

• 5–7 years of recent, hands-on operational accounting experience
• 2–4 years of recent experience supervising or managing a small accounting team
• Multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality experience
• Direct experience performing day-to-day accounting functions (not just oversight)
• Proven experience with high-volume transactions and multi-entity accounting

Preferred

• Experience with Restaurant365 (R365)
• Experience working with POS systems and store-level integrations
• Experience in QSR or franchise environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, approachable leadership style
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to streamline processes
• Comfortable working directly with upper management and store operations teams
• Compensation is based off experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Pay: Up to $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000