Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

We are looking for a Assistant Controller to oversee and manage the accounting functions for all owned and fully managed restaurant locations. Responsibilities include the production of month-end reports, working closely with restaurant management teams, system enhancements, and transactional invoice processing. The ideal candidate is someone with excellent managerial and accounting skills who can effectively lead an internal and off-shore team. This candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to partner closely with our operations leaders.

About Mina group

Mina Group is a industry leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 35 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott and Bungalow Hospitality. Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We will recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession for hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.

What We offer:

• Competitive pay, including bonus plans and relocation assistance
• Great benefits including medical, dental, 401K, and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Controller to look for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounting Department
• Lead and manage the monthly close process for all owned and fully managed restaurants
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet and income statement preparation
• Review all entries and accounts on a monthly basis
• Lead monthly P&L calls with Operations by partnering with Operations Leaders and Restaurant Leaders
• Effectively manage an outsourced third party for all transactional accounting processes, from both the general accounting and accounts payable functions
• Fully understand all accounting systems utilized and suggest/implement enhancements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee and lead all Accounts Payable, including invoicing processing, system efficiencies, payments to vendors and managing vendor relationships
• Create SOPs and documentation for all restaurant accounting processes
• Manage and develop an internal team of four individuals
• Manage the outsourced team as it relates to general accounting and accounts payable processes

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong customer service orientation
• Detail oriented and results driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess and balance priorities in fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with multi-location accounting

Mina Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.