TITLE: Assistant Controller

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Finance

Direct Reports: None

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an incredible opportunity to join a passionate team of hospitality professionals. The Asst Controller at Delicious Hospitality Group (DHG) is responsible for working with Staff Accountant and Director of Finance on the day-to-day management of accounting operations of our organization. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the long-term business planning and management of our financial systems, while also maintaining detailed record keeping in all financial and administrative areas of DHG. This is a full-time salaried position and will be on-site in our offices located in New York City.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Work directly for the Director of Finance and Staff Accountant to ensure long term financial success while also working in tandem with FOH and BOH leaders within individual units to improve daily business operations.

Manage the accounting functions of DHG and all restaurants.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting systems for financial transactions.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Manage all AP- review and process invoices, reconcile vendor statements, quarterly vendor audits, manage vendor relationships and database, and W9’s.
• Manage all AR- reconcile daily deposits to POS, reconcile events AR, resolve open checks.
• Handle weekly/monthly bank, credit card reconciliations, and intercompany accounts.
• Review and approve daily sales and sales commission entries.
• Assist with processing weekly payroll.
• File sales tax, prompt and quarterly taxes for all applicable entities.
• Lead month-end reconciliation for balance sheet accounts and income statement.
• Weekly reconciliation of petty cash and banks at each restaurant.
• Assist Director of Finance with financial statement review and month-end close.
• Stay up to date with changes in systems, processes, policies and procedures as they relate to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, operations changes and business initiatives.
• Compile weekly sales reports for operations teams.
• Compile monthly reporting 1 week after month end closing.
• Organize and maintain cloud-based filing system for record keeping related to government agencies, insurance, benefits, AP records, bank reconciliation backups and credit card receipts.
• Process and distribute mail in a timely manner.
• Support ad hoc projects or analyses as needed.

Relevant Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Ability

• 5-7 years of Accounting, Finance, or related experience within the hospitality industry, preferably multi-unit restaurants.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of Restaurant 365 and Plate IQ is preferred.
• An appropriate sense of urgency, ability to mentally prioritize and stay organized in high-volume atmosphere.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.
• Team oriented with a strong sense of excellence. Punctuality, and dependability.
• High level of accuracy and efficiency and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills.
• Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software may be required.

• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of Delicious Hospitality Group