Assistant Controller bei Gale Hotels

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Team Manager leads the daily operations of the accounting department and ensures financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance across a growing multi-unit restaurant and food & beverage business. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, managing month-end close processes, mentoring accounting staff, and supporting financial transparency for internal stakeholders and leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, people-focused, and brings a strong background in hospitality or multi-location restaurant accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, train, and develop accounting team staff and accountants across key functions (Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, etc.)
• Lead performance management efforts, support team growth, and ensure clear accountability with the accounting function

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions across multiple restaurant and bar locations
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are GAAP-compliant
• Review reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, inventory, payroll, sales tax, intercompany accounts, and POS-related entries.
• Maintain and monitor accounting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and deferred revenue

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure internal controls are documented, monitored, and enforced
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely year-end audits, tax filings, and other compliance activities
• Stay current on industry regulations, GAAP updates, and best practices for restaurant accounting

Financial Reporting Analysis

• Collaborate with Controller and Finance team to prepare monthly financial packages, including P&L statements by location, variance analysis, and key operating metrics
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles through historical reporting, accrual trend tracking, and cost center insights
• Provide actionable financial insights to operators and senior leadership to improve profitability and operational efficiency

Systems & Proce3ss Improvement

• Optimize accounting workflows by identifying inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for automation
• Partner with IT and operations on system implementations, POS integrations, and accounting software updates
• Serve as subject matter expert for accounting systems and restaurant-specific platforms (e.g., Toast, Micros, Restaurant 365, Compeat, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, 3+ years in a restaurant, hospitality, or food & beverage organization required.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong understanding of restaurant accounting, including tip allocations, cost of goods sold (COGS), revenue recognition, and vendor payments
• Hands-on experience with POS and accounting platforms used in restaurants (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Restaurant365, Toast, Avero, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Deep familiarity with GAAP, month-end close procedures, and internal controls
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate across departments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA designation or in progress
• Multi-unit or multi-concept restaurant accounting experience
• Experience working in high-volume, high-growth environments
• Prior involvement in financial systems migrations, ERP rollouts, or automation initiatives

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Team mentorship
• Restaurant & hospitality financial acumen
• Analytical thinking & problem solving
• Process optimization
• Integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Cross-functional collaboration

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may be hybrid or on-site, depending on the company structure. Some travel to restaurant locations may be required for audits, training, or team collaboration