Controller

Company Description

The Tavern Restaurant Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional food, beverages, and hospitality in distinctive, authentic settings. Operating across Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida, the group features four unique concepts: The Pub, offering a British Pub experience; deSha's, known for savory American cuisine and a wide selection of beverages; Nicholson’s, a Scottish tavern in Cincinnati’s theater district with an extensive scotch and cocktail menu; and Backstage Event Center, a sought-after venue with stunning downtown views. Each venue provides guests with memorable experiences through high-quality offerings and warm environments.

Our Cincinnati-based restaurant group has owned and operated upscale full-service restaurants for over fifty years. We are looking for a full-time Controller for our office in Symmes Township, near Mason, Ohio. We offer a comfortable, relaxed workplace with a very flexible schedule, including the option of some remote work.

An effective Controller has a strong knowledge of accounting principles, must be organized, and must be detail oriented. This position will report to our Vice President and President.

Role Description

· Assist the Controller in managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results.

· Assist with cash management and cash forecasting.

· Manage period-end journal entry preparation.

· Prepare and upload reports for store sales activity and inventory.

· Coordinate period-end close.

· Complete preliminary P&L reviews.

· Prepare bank and other balance sheet reconciliations.

· Calculate and file sales and use tax returns.

· Prepare volume reports for landlords, handle rent payments.

· Coordinate and upload quarterly budgets.

· Prepare financial information as necessary for audits, licensing, etc.

· Analyze expenditures to assist with the identification of cost savings opportunities.

· Lead special projects as needed.

· Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA preferred.

· Restaurant accounting experience preferred, but not required.

· Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or other general ledger systems.

· Strong time management and organizational skills.

· Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.

· Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and vendors in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.

· Ability to think at a high-level but also be detail-oriented.