Controller - Hospitality Restaurant Group

Creative Financial Staffing

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Best Practices, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chinese Language, Cost Accounting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Mandarin Chinese Language, Mentoring, Restaurant, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago


Controller - Hospitality Restaurant Group



Salary
  • $120,000 - $155,000 - Depending on Experience
Mandarin Fluency is a stong plus!

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out
  • Urgent, high-impact Controller role with immediate ownership
  • Hypergrowth company with ~30 locations across 4 states
  • Lead and develop a Controller team of 6-8 (mostly junior)
  • Opportunity to build structure, processes, and best practices
  • Clear path for growth into future Controller CFO progression
  • High visibility with VP + CEO
Controller Perks & Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision (details being finalized)
  • 401(k)
  • PTO + holidays
  • Employee dining discounts
  • Growth opportunities within the Controller / finance leadership track
Controller Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a Controller team of 6-8 (mentorship + development)
  • Oversee full-cycle, multi-entity, multi-state accounting
  • Own Controller-level month-end close + financial reporting
  • Drive inventory and cost accounting across locations
  • Provide cash flow forecasting and insights to leadership
  • Implement and refine Controller SOPs + internal controls
  • Partner with operations + executive leadership
  • Support audit processes and compliance
  • Oversee ERP systems and financial workflows
Controller Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
  • REQUIRED: Restaurant / hospitality Controller experience
  • Proven experience managing Controller or accounting teams (6+)
  • Strong hands-on Controller-level accounting background
  • Experience in multi-state / multi-entity environments
  • ERP experience (R365, Odoo, or similar) preferred
  • CPA or pursuing is a plus
  • Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus


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