Director of Accounting

San Diego, California 92101

Full Time

Overview

We are growing San Diego based restaurant group is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the financial and people operations across the organization. This leadership role will oversee accounting, payroll, and HR functions for a multi unit hospitality company with a strong operational culture and high performance expectations.

The organization is focused on building profitable restaurants while maintaining disciplined financial systems and strong internal accountability. The Director will play a critical role in supporting leadership by ensuring financial accuracy, operational transparency, and well structured HR practices across the company.

This is an opportunity for a highly capable hospitality finance leader who wants to operate close to the business, influence strategy, and help scale a growing restaurant group.

Compensation

Base salary between 150,000 and 165,000

Performance based incentive structure tied to company performance and operational results.

Benefits

401k

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Position Overview

The Director of Accounting and Human Resources will oversee all financial reporting, accounting systems, payroll functions, and HR operations for the restaurant group.

This leader will manage the accounting and HR teams while ensuring the company maintains strong financial discipline, accurate reporting, and scalable internal processes as the organization grows.

The role requires strong technical expertise in hospitality accounting combined with leadership ability and a hands on approach to problem solving.

The ideal candidate understands the realities of restaurant operations and can translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profitability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

Oversee accounting operations across the restaurant group including financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls

Ensure accurate and timely financial statements

Provide financial analysis and insights to leadership to support operational decision making

Monitor key restaurant performance metrics including labor, food cost, and store level profitability

Accounting Operations

Manage accounting systems and processes including Sage Intacct and financial reporting tools

Ensure strong accounting controls and accurate bookkeeping practices

Oversee month end and year end close processes

Maintain compliance with financial reporting standards and internal policies

Payroll and HR Oversight

Oversee payroll systems and ensure accurate wage, benefit, and tax reporting

Lead HR administration including employee records, policies, and compliance

Support leadership in developing HR systems that scale with the business

Partner with operations leaders on staffing, organizational planning, and employee development

Technology and Process Improvement

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within accounting and HR operations

Implement systems and technology that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy

Develop standardized financial and HR processes that support growth and consistency

Team Leadership

Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting and HR team members

Create clear performance expectations and accountability across the department

Build a culture of professionalism, ownership, and operational discipline

Strategic Alignment

Connect financial performance with broader company goals around profitability, growth, and long term value creation

Support leadership with financial planning and operational insights

Help build infrastructure that supports future restaurant expansion

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong hospitality accounting experience within multi unit restaurant operations

Deep knowledge of financial reporting, payroll systems, and HR processes

Experience working with Sage Intacct or similar accounting platforms

Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience leading accounting or finance teams within a restaurant group

Leadership Attributes

Humbly confident leadership style with strong professional credibility

High personal integrity and accountability

Ability to rally teams and maintain high performance expectations

Strategic thinker who connects operational execution with long term business goals

Resilient, solution oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic hospitality environment

Work Environment

This is an in person leadership role based in San Diego working closely with ownership and operational leadership.

The position operates in a fast paced restaurant environment where strong financial systems, operational discipline, and collaborative leadership are essential to the success of the organization.