VP, Controller

VP, Controller Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a
Brinker Head? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special - whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life's too short not to work happy
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At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands - Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® - and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

The Vice President, Controller is a senior finance executive and key member of the Finance Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for the overall leadership, integrity, and effectiveness of Brinker International's accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial information for a publicly traded, multi‑brand restaurant organization.

The VP, Controller oversees all aspects of corporate accounting, SEC reporting, financial close and consolidation processes, technical accounting, internal controls, and external audit activities. As a strategic business partner, this leader collaborates closely with executive leadership to support enterprise growth, operational excellence, profitability initiatives, and transformation efforts. The role also provides leadership for financial planning support, process automation, governance, risk management, and the continued development of a high‑performing accounting organization.

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, fixed assets, leases, payroll accounting, treasury accounting, and month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Serve as a strategic shared services leader, leveraging Oracle expertise to support the transformation and optimization of payroll, disbursements, and related finance operations while driving efficiency, scalability, and strong internal controls.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8‑K, earnings release support, and related disclosures.
• Maintain the Company’s system of accounts, accounting records, policies, and procedures to support accurate financial reporting and operational effectiveness.
• Lead technical accounting evaluations, accounting policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership, supporting business performance and strategic decision‑making.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 requirements, SEC regulations, and public company governance standards.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance a robust internal control environment that safeguards company assets and supports operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, regulatory agencies, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Direct all aspects of the annual external audit process and coordinate responses to audit findings and recommendations.
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