Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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Job Description
This is a remote position.
Our client is a private holding company that owns operates and grows a diverse portfolio of consumer facing businesses.. Founded in 2021 our client has an entrepreneurial passion and mission to grow people companies and communities. Our client embodies its founders relentless work ethic meritbased values creative approach and competitive spirit. Our client currently operates 145 locations across three brands and ten states including 122 Sonic s three Take5 Oil and 20 Zaxby s.
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing finance team. This role will be responsible for assisting with financial reporting general accounting budgeting and supporting the financial operations and its portfolio companies. The Assistant Controller will work closely with senior finance leadership providing insights to optimize financial performance and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and assist with monthly quarterly and annual financial statements for both Guernsey Holdings and its portfolio companies with a focus on GAAP compliance.
- General Accounting: Manage daytoday accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger activities.
- Financial Analysis: Assist in analyzing financial data to identify trends variances and opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings across the portfolio.
- Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies. Assist with audit preparations and tax filings in collaboration with external auditors and CPAs.
- Transaction Support: Support the finance team with due diligence and integration processes related to acquisitions or investments.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting workflows particularly around highvolume transactions in a multiunit environment.
- Payroll: Assist with payroll processing for restaurant employees ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Controller and other team members to deliver timely and accurate financial information to senior management and investors.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Experience: 24 years of accounting experience preferably in a private equity family office or QSR environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial reporting systems accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks NetSuite) investor reporting software (e.g. Juniper Square) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with GAAP tax regulations and compliance requirements in the restaurant or hospitality industries is a plus.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative environment with attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry or a similar multilocation consumerfocused business.
- Familiarity with private equityowned companies and the financial reporting requirements in this sector.
- Experience in supporting the financial operations of a portfolio company including cost analysis budgeting and performance tracking.
Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth within a fastpaced growthoriented private holding company.
- Exposure to the dynamic and innovative QSR industry with handson involvement in operational and financial strategies.
Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 2-4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a private equity, family office or QSR environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial reporting systems, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite), investor reporting software (e.g., Juniper Square) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge: Familiarity with GAAP, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in the restaurant or hospitality industries is a plus. Soft Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail. Preferred Experience Experience working within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry or a similar multi-location, consumer-focused business. Familiarity with private equity-owned companies and the financial reporting requirements in this sector. Experience in supporting the financial operations of a portfolio company, including cost analysis, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Employment Type
Full Time
