Controller - Seattle Restaurant Group

We are partnering with a well-established, fast-growing multi-unit restaurant group renowned for its authentic cuisine and exceptional operational standards. Our client is deeply committed to quality, cultural respect, and genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with many moving parts. You’ll need to be highly flexible, excel at prioritization, and play a key role in keeping financial operations running smoothly and efficiently across all locations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee or support inventory and cost accounting for multiple restaurant locations
• Provide cash flow analysis and forecasting support to leadership
• Collaborate with leadership and upper management.
• Work closely with the external consultant to ensure alignment of financial controls and policies
• Oversee accounting and coordinate with the cross-function departments when necessary in multi-state settings
• Prepare for external audits and assist with interim requests
• Conduct internal audit when deemed necessary by the job incumbent and department head.
• Handle multi-entity and multi-location accounting
• Other duties as assigned by the department head

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience in the restaurant industry is required
• Must be able to handle fast-paced, high interaction volume environment 
• Knowledge of R365 or similar systems a plus
• Knowledge of Odoo ERP or similar systems a plus
• CPA license or actively pursuing
• Bi-lingual in Chinese dialect and English is preferred, but not required

In Office Requirement:

• This position is required to work in the office full-time at our Seattle headquarters.

Be our partners and enjoy these with us:

• Medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO*)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holiday days)
• 401k retirement plan based on full-time work status
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Pay Range: $180,000 - $200,000