Director of Finance And Accounting

Drift is a collection of cafes and coffee shops providing high-end coffee paired with all-day breakfast and lunch, elevated through a heartfelt and lively hospitality experience. Inviting spaces blended with our premium offering and a welcoming, guest-focused atmosphere create meaningful moments for all.

• Build and lead a best-in-class Finance Team
• Ensure all basic financial and transactional processes are executed and accounted for appropriately(A/P, A/R, cash management/reconciliation, payroll & benefits, fixed assets, lease accounting, etc.)
• Develop and implement appropriate internal controls to ensure the integrity of cash management and the broader financial aspects of the business
• Maintain the company’s general ledger and prepare and distribute financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP within 10 days of period end
• Develop financial systems and processes to make the company U.S. GAAP compliant and “audit ready”
• Lead periodic, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis
• Develop a dynamic and robust bottom-up forecast model
• Manage budgeting and cash flow planning across the company and at individual restaurant locations
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis
• Prepare timely and accurate unit-level P&Ls with insights for distribution to Operations each period
• Support operational leaders with performance metrics, cost controls, and P&L reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability across the business
• Support the executive team with strategic projects, including new location openings and financing
• Manage outsourced tax accountants and prepare all information for timely and accurate filing of income tax returns

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 5–7+ years of finance/accounting experience, ideally in hospitality, restaurants, retail, or multi-unit operations
• Experience with Restaurant
  365 a plus
• Strong skills in financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
• Hands-on operator with the ability to dig into details and think strategically
• Comfort with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, growing environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership

This job description is not all-inclusive, and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required as needed. The ability to work in a fast paced dynamic team environment, plan and communicate are all essential.

• Be part of a fast-growing restaurant company with exciting expansion plans
• Opportunity to build scalable finance processes from the ground up and grow with the business
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values hospitality at every level
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for development
• Work close to the beautiful beaches of North Carolina

$110,000 - $140,000

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Restaurants

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