Controller

Title: ControllerCompany Industry: Multi-Location Restaurant & Hospitality GroupCompensation: $120,000-$150,000 + 10-15% bonusLocation: Downtown, San DiegoOpportunityOur client is a growing multi-unit restaurant and hospitality group seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a lean, highly visible role where you will operate as the sole accounting and finance professional while partnering closely with Operations, HR, Marketing, General Managers, and Chefs across the organization.The current Controller is transitioning out and will be available for a short knowledge-transfer period, creating an opportunity for the incoming Controller to step into the role with a smooth transition.Key ResponsibilitiesLead month-end and year-end close processesPrepare and analyze financial statements and management reportingPerform account and balance sheet reconciliationsOversee daily sales reporting and revenue tracking across multiple locationsManage inventory accounting and reportingOversee AP and payroll reportingMaintain the general ledger and review intercompany activitySupport external audits and other accounting-related requestsProvide store-level and consolidated financial reportingPartner with Operations leadership to improve financial visibility and business performanceQualificationsMulti-unit restaurant or hospitality accounting experienceStrong month-end close and financial reporting experienceQuickBooks experienceAdvanced Excel skillsStrong reconciliation and general ledger experienceAbility to work independently in a lean, department-of-one environmentPrior Controller experienceExperience supporting multiple restaurant concepts or locationsInventory accounting experienceExternal audit support experience