Leap Brands · 3 weeks ago
Chief Accounting Officer - BJR
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLeap Brands is a restaurant group seeking a Vice President of Accounting to oversee all accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Provide clear financial insights and variance analysis to executive leadership and operations teams
Oversee unit-level accounting, including sales reporting, cash controls, labor accounting, food and beverage cost tracking, and inventory
Support new restaurant openings, remodels, acquisitions, and divestitures from an accounting and systems perspective
Collaborate with operations to improve margin performance, cost controls, and financial discipline at the store level
Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to support growth and mitigate risk
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and tip reporting
Lead external audits, tax filings, and interactions with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Oversee compliance with debt covenants and lender reporting requirements
Own accounting systems and tools (POS integrations, ERP, payroll, expense management)
Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization to scale the accounting function efficiently
Lead system implementations or upgrades as the business grows
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team
Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and professional development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles
Expert knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with multi-entity consolidations
Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls, labor models, food cost, and unit economics
ERP and POS system experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, Toast, Aloha, Micros)
Proven ability to lead and scale accounting teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights
Excellent communication skills with executive-level presence
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused mindset
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
Prior experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, or consumer services
Company
Leap Brands
Leap Brands is a multi-faceted service provider that focuses on talent acquisition and educational platforms for job seekers and employers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Wunder
Founder, Chief Executive Officer aka Leap Prasident
Chaz Cervino
President & Co-Founder
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