Controller – Restaurant Franchise Group

A growing franchise restaurant organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function and help establish a new corporate office in Miami.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for the complete accounting operation, including financial reporting, close processes, AP/AR, payroll, internal controls, audit preparation, and multi‑entity consolidation. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support the organization’s continued growth and expansion. Currently at 60 units in 5 states.

• Lead all core accounting functions, including the general ledger and month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting accuracy across multiple locations and entities
• Manage accounting systems, including Quick Books and Restaurant
  365
• Partner with the CFO on audit preparation and serve as a key contact throughout the audit process
• Support lender, board, and investor reporting requirements
• Consolidate financial results across multiple entities and business lines
• Collaborate with operations and finance leaders on store‑level and consolidated reporting
• Lead, develop, and support accounting team members

• Proven experience leading full‑cycle accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and close processes
• Experience with multi‑unit or multi‑entity accounting
• Restaurant franchise experience is preferred
• Experience with Restaurant
  365 and Quick Books is strongly preferred
• Background supporting external audits and lender, board, or investor reporting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• CPA designation is preferred
• Ability to work in‑office in Miami

• Join a growing, multi‑unit organization
• Work directly with the CFO
• Take ownership of the complete accounting function
• Help establish a new Miami corporate office
• Build systems and processes that will support continued expansion
• Approximately $130,000 base salary