Responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the restaurant, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance with regulations, and timely reporting. This role manages daily accounting functions such as budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and inventory cost tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide timely insight reports to Management and Operations, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and weekly reports
2. Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements
3. Supervise and process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments and customer billing
4. Analyze and evaluate financial data and manage the organization’s financial strategy
5. Ensure all financial transactions and reports comply with systems and financial obligations
6. Monitor and analyze restaurant costs, including food and beverage, labor, and operating expenses
7. Manage inventory audits and coordinate with kitchen and procurement teams for stock accuracy
8. Enhance and create policies and procedures for departmental efficiency improvement

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is an advantage)
2. At least three (3) years of accounting experience; restaurant industry experience is an advantage
3. Ability to deliver reports on time
4. Knowledgeable in Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
5. Strong understanding of inventory cost control systems in food service operations
6. Strong attention to detail; meticulous, analytical, organized, and precise
7. Highly skilled and proficient at verifying financial or transactional data
8. Strong people management skills to lead the team toward goals
9. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams