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Restaurant Controller

Affinity Executive Search

San Antonio, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
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, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reconciliation, Restaurant, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Transaction Processing/Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
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Restaurant Controller

Salary: $140000 - $160000 per year

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
  • Proven experience managing accounting for multi-unit restaurant / QSR / fast food operations and Restaurant365/R365 systems experience
  • 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

Summary 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.

Why Join

  • 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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Affinity Executive Search

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