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Restaurant Associates · 3 weeks ago

Financial Controller

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Restaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, reporting, and internal controls, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while partnering with operations and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment.

EducationFood and BeverageTravel

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with GAAP

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights to leadership

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations

Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts and explain results to management

Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures

Support audits and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency

Utilize SAP and QuickBooks to manage financial transactions and reporting

Leverage advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas) for analysis and reporting

Partner with IT and operations on system enhancements or implementations

Qualification

Financial ManagementFinancial ReportingGAAP ComplianceSAPQuickBooksAdvanced ExcelAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail