Director of Accounting

$160-170k, plus annual bonus

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – In Office Required)

Director of Accounting

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – In Office Required)

Potbelly Sandwich Works is seeking a Director of Accounting to join our team in Atlanta. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for internal reporting, cross-functional partnership, and supporting key growth initiatives—particularly within our franchise business.

As a key leader within the accounting organization, this role reports to the Executive Director – Controller and is responsible for executing against departmental priorities, strengthening processes, and supporting scalability across the function. The Director of Accounting will serve as a central liaison across Operations, Finance, Franchising, and our parent company, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee internal accounting and reporting processes, collaborating regularly with parent company to ensure alignment
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Franchising to support performance and improve visibility
• Oversee franchise accounting activities, ensuring processes and reporting appropriately support a growing and evolving franchise model
• Support the franchise growth pipeline, including new store openings, by ensuring accounting processes scale effectively with expansion
• Establish and drive process improvements, leveraging systems and technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Support and participate in systems implementations and enhancements, improving data integrity and reporting capabilities
• Manage and develop team members, providing guidance, performance feedback, and development opportunities for two direct reports

What We’re Looking For

• CPA, required
• Strong leadership experience in accounting, ideally within a multi-unit or franchise environment
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls
• Experience participating in or supporting accounting systems implementations (e.g., ERP or reporting tools) preferred
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or similar) strongly preferred
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed environment
• Experience working within or reporting into a parent company structure is a plus

Why Potbelly

At Potbelly, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, ownership, and growth. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy—especially as we continue expanding our franchise footprint.

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

What’s In It For You**:

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

At Potbelly, we are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals are valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths. We believe that inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect enhance the way we serve our customers and work together as a team. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

• Potbelly Sandwich Works may use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of its hiring and recruitment process. These tools may collect and analyze data including questionnaire and assessment responses, resume content, and professional profile information. AI-assisted tools are used for all position types. All final employment decisions are made by people. Potbelly may also use additional AI-assisted tools from time to time in its hiring process.

If you have questions about how AI is used in connection with your application, or if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the use of AI in the hiring process, please contact HumanResources1@potbelly.com.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by [6/30/2026] to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.