Controller

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the World Bank account, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and operating metrics.
• Monitor revenue, labor, food costs, and operating expenses to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational leadership to develop annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Manage cash controls, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and POS reporting activities.
• Oversee client billing processes and ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting standards, and client contractual requirements.
• Support external and internal audits and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Prepare and review sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to account leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead special projects, financial modeling, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support finance and administrative team members as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive accounting and financial management experience, preferably within hospitality, foodservice, contract dining, retail, or multi-unit operations.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing profit and loss statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across operational and corporate teams.
• Experience in hospitality, foodservice, contract dining, catering, or restaurant operations.
• Experience working with POS systems, cash management, and credit card reconciliation processes.
• Familiarity with ERP and accounting platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
• Experience supporting client-facing financial reporting and contract management environments.