Restaurant Controller

Restaurant Controller

Salary: $140000 - $160000 per year

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across multiple legal entities
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP and applicable state and federal regulations
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Partner with external CPAs on tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while improving workflows and efficiency
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Support leadership with financial modeling, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll coordination, and general ledger functions

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• Proven experience managing accounting for multi-unit restaurant / QSR / fast food operations and Restaurant
  365/R365 systems experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Proficiency in restaurant accounting systems and advanced Excel
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

Preferred Experience

• Background in privately held or family-owned restaurant businesses
• Experience supporting multi-location operations
• Exposure to growth environments, acquisitions, or entity expansion

Summary We are seeking a high-impact Controller in San Antonio, Texas to lead accounting operations for a growing portfolio of restaurant / QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brands. This role is more than just accounting oversight its a strategic leadership position that partners directly with ownership and executive leadership to drive financial clarity, scalability, and operational excellence.

This opportunity is presented in partnership with Enhance Recruiting, a firm known for connecting top-tier talent with high-growth organizations.

High-visibility role with direct access to ownership and executive leadership

Opportunity to build structure and elevate accounting processes across a growing organization

Stable company with strong long-term growth trajectory

Competitive compensation and benefits