Controller ​/ Director of Accounting

Lofberg Group is a rapidly growing restaurant franchise company headquartered in Syracuse, New York. We own and operate the largest Arby's organization in New York and are actively expanding through new builds and acquisitions.

Our focus is simple: build a best-in-class operating company by investing in great people, disciplined financial management, and scalable systems.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function and help build the financial infrastructure for the next stage of our company's growth. This is an opportunity to work directly with the President, implement best practices, improve systems and processes, and play a meaningful role in a growing organization.

The Controller will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while building scalable processes that support a growing business.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing technology, and taking ownership of the accounting function.

• Lead the monthly accounting close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and record journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and cash disbursements
• Oversee accounts receivable and cash application
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and other recurring compliance filings
• Coordinate with the company's outside CPA firm for annual tax return preparation
• Support lender reporting, insurance audits, and other financial reporting requirements

• Develop efficient, scalable accounting processes and internal controls
• Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Identify opportunities to automate routine accounting activities
• Document accounting policies and procedures as the organization grows

• Assist with accounting integration of future acquisitions
• Support financial due diligence and special projects
• Build accounting processes capable of supporting a significantly larger organization
• Provide financial analysis and support to leadership as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience owning a full month-end close process
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

• Multi-unit restaurant, franchise, retail, hospitality, or other high-volume operating business experience
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct and QBO
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls

You are someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining. You take ownership of your work, solve problems independently, and continuously look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.

You are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to complete day-to-day accounting responsibilities and thinking strategically about how the finance function should evolve as the business grows.

Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to help build the accounting foundation of a company with ambitious long-term growth plans.

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and company strategy
• Opportunity to build and improve the accounting function
• Play a key role in future acquisitions and company growth
• Join a financially disciplined, entrepreneurial organization where your contributions will have a meaningful impact