Senior Accountant | Growing Restaurant Brand
5 days ago
Huntington Park
Job Description Looking for the next Restaurant Hero! Are you ready to be more than just a numbers person? Were not just about delivering great food and service were building a high-performing financial engine, and were looking for a Senior Accountant to help lead the way. This is not your average accounting role. Youll be a strategic partner, diving deep into data, forecasting the future, and designing dashboards that spotlight performance and growth. If youre passionate about using your accounting expertise to drive business strategy and efficiency, this is the role for you. What Youll Do Financial Planning & Analysis: • Build sophisticated forecasting models that shape the financial roadmap., • Produce impactful monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with real insights., • Analyze data to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and process improvement., • Collaborate with leadership on budgeting and long-term planning., • Design KPI dashboards that provide real-time visibility into performance., • Manage smooth and accurate month-end and year-end close processes., • Perform precise bank and credit card reconciliations., • Handle accruals to ensure GAAP compliance and statement integrity., • Act as the in-house pro for Restaurant365 and integrate tools like Toast, Excel, and Power BI., • Build data-driven dashboards and tools to support smarter decision-making., • Ensure system-generated reports are accurate and reliable., • Present financial reports to senior leadership in a clear, compelling way., • Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards., • Lead external audits and prepare necessary reports., • Identify and present cost-saving opportunities with confidence., • Streamline financial workflows for improved performance., • Establish and document policies and procedures that support financial success. What Youll Bring Accounting Expertise: • Strong experience managing full month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and financials., • Advanced forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis skills., • Experience with Restaurant365 (R365) is required., • Familiarity with tools like Toast, Excel, and Power BI is a plus., • Ability to translate financial data into stories everyone can understand., • Analytical, solutions-oriented, and always looking at the big picture., • Detail-focused, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities., • Consistently meets deadlines and thrives under pressure. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)., • 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and accounting operations., • Experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, or retail environments., • Proven track record of dashboard development and KPI tracking., • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems. What We Value We live by a set of core values that define how we work and grow: • Ambitious Think big, act boldly, and innovate constantly., • Own It Take responsibility and deliver results., • Pursue Perfection Aim for accuracy and excellence., • Be Radically Honest Communicate openly and ethically., • Continuously Learn Seek improvement and development every day., • Do What Matters Focus on the financial metrics that drive success., • Move Fast Act with urgency in a fast-paced environment., • Be Guest-Focused Even in finance, your work supports a great customer experience., • Hire and Inspire Top Talent Help build a world-class financial team. Why Join Us? • Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and operations., • Be part of a dynamic, growing, and values-driven company., • Enjoy a supportive environment that rewards innovation and impact., • Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits: • 401(k) + matching, • Dental, health, vision, and life insurance, • Paid time off and sick leave As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Superior Talent Source has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward. #STSCompany DescriptionSuperior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States. Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace. Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service. Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish. Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.