Accounting Manager - Hospitality Division

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Description

Summary:

Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for our hospitality businesses. This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and providing meaningful financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting activities for the hospitality division, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple restaurant locations and legal entities.
• Monitor cash activity, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals as needed.

Financial Analysis & Operational Support

• Partner with hospitality leadership to review financial performance, identify trends, and improve profitability.
• Analyze restaurant-level financial results, including revenue, cost of goods sold, labor costs, operating expenses, and margins.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Investigate financial variances and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with financial reporting for new locations, business initiatives, and operational improvements.

Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of point-of-sale activity, credit card transactions, cash receipts, and other restaurant-related financial transactions.
• Support the integration and optimization of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to accounting personnel, as applicable.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Payroll, and restaurant management teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial visibility.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to hospitality leadership and corporate management.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience managing accounting processes or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
• Ability to work fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Lawrence, MA corporate office.

Preferred

• Prior accounting experience in hospitality, restaurants, food service, or other multi-location businesses.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or business units.
• Previous supervisory or accounting team leadership experience.
• Experience with restaurant POS systems, inventory accounting, and restaurant-level P&L reporting.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Critical Illness/Accident insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Free fitness membership