Restaurant Controller

Affinity Executive Search

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Fast Food, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reconciliation, Restaurant, Strategic Planning, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Restaurant Controller

Salary: $$ 120000 - $$ 150000 per year

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Minimum Degree: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

Lead day-to-day accounting operations across multiple legal entities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Prepare and consolidate financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)

Ensure full compliance with GAAP and applicable state and federal regulations

Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures

Partner with external CPAs on tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting

Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while improving workflows and efficiency

Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

Support leadership with financial modeling, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis

Oversee AP, AR, payroll coordination, and general ledger functions

Qualifications

Required: Proven experience managing accounting for multi-unit restaurant / QSR / fast food operations

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting

Proficiency in restaurant accounting systems and advanced Excel

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

Preferred Experience: Background in privately held or family-owned restaurant businesses

Experience supporting multi-location operations

Exposure to growth environments, acquisitions, or entity expansion

Why is This a Great Opportunity

We are seeking a high-impact Controller in San Antonio, Texas to lead accounting operations for a growing portfolio of restaurant / QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brands. This role is more than just accounting oversight its a strategic leadership position that partners directly with ownership and executive leadership to drive financial clarity, scalability, and operational excellence.

This opportunity is presented in partnership with Enhance Recruiting, a firm known for connecting top-tier talent with high-growth organizations.

High-visibility role with direct access to ownership and executive leadership

Opportunity to build structure and elevate accounting processes across a growing organization

Stable company with strong long-term growth trajectory

Competitive compensation and benefits

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