Finance & Accounting Director

Company Overview:

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouses are well-known for award-winning U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, Seafood & Sushi, Impeccable Service and Live Entertainment. Collectively, these are the elements of The Jeff Ruby Experience, an incomparable total dining experience unlike any other.

Our high-energy, upscale atmosphere and passionate attention to detail have earned us rave reviews from not just celebrities, dignitaries, and everyday steak connoisseurs, but also critical acclaim from some of the most recognizable and respected publications in the industry.

Wine Spectator routinely honors our steakhouses with their Best of Award Of Excellence. OpenTable recognized us with their Top 100 Steakhouses in America Award. Travel Leisure named us one of the Top American Steakhouses and USA Today/ Gayot selected us as one of their Best American Steakhouses...the list goes on.

Position Overview:

The Finance and Accounting Director serves as a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in driving financial performance across both corporate and individual location levels, serving as a strategic advisor to the CFO, CEO, and President. The Director ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, facilitates budgeting and forecasting, and contributes to long-term financial planning and risk management

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze financial data to assess company performance, profitability, and financial health.
• Provide actionable insights on income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and financial forecasts.
• Present financial results and insights during key internal meetings, including financial reviews and home office presentations.

Accounting Operations

• Maintain the company’s general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial transactions with applicable GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with the CFO.
• Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and provide regular reports to senior management.

Internal & External Reporting

• Deliver timely internal financial reports and dashboards.
• Enhance internal reporting processes and tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to meet regulatory and investor reporting obligations.

Tax Compliance

• Support the executive team and Ruby Family on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Prepare and file sales, use, and other applicable tax filings to ensure full compliance.

Licensing & Permits

• Oversee the timely renewal and acquisition of all required business licenses and permits (e.g., food & beverage, tobacco, entertainment, parking/valet).

Lease & Partnership Management

• Manage financial aspects of lease and partnership agreements.
• Prepare and distribute periodic reports and statements to relevant stakeholders.

Audit & Assurance

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Prepare financial documentation and schedules required for annual reviews and audits.

External Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with financial institutions, minority partners, insurers, and legal counsel.
• Ensure strong communication and compliance with contractual obligations.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training and development needs, and collaborate with HR on hiring and succession planning.
• Provide financial training to local teams - including General Managers, Executive Chefs, and salaried FOH and BOH managers - on interpreting financial statements, key performance metrics, and profitability drivers.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in private industry.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local tax compliance and licensing regulations.
• Ability to provide technical and analytical support in problem-solving scenarios.
• Experience building financial models and working within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and integrity.
• Adaptable, organized, and proactive in a deadline-driven environment.