Job Title: ControllerJob Description

The Controller - Restaurants will provide insightful and timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making by senior leaders. This role is pivotal in progressing the company towards comprehensive corporate accounting and business support, ensuring the right financial information is delivered to the right people at the right time. Emphasizing financial reporting, the Controller will offer financial support to the Restaurant division business leaders and report to the Director of Management Accounting.

ResponsibilitiesLead the restaurant accounting division spanning across 8 brands and over 180 restaurant locations.Oversee period-end and year-end closings, producing accurate financial reports promptly.Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and various other reports to support operations.Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations.Collaborate with inter-department stakeholders (FP&A, Payroll, Tax, AP, and Treasury) for month, quarter, and year-end close activities.Maintain strong working relationships with the business to promote synergies.Understand stakeholder expectations and leverage accounting resources to meet those expectations.Manage the year-end process, including coordination with external accounting firms for financial statement audits.Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and non-compliance issues.Review and ensure timely filing and remittance of all relevant indirect taxes for assigned legal entities.Identify opportunities for process improvements within the new ERP, focusing on process automation.Develop and support a team of 3, ensuring clearly defined roles and responsibilities.Essential Skills3+ years as a manager in a medium-to-large organization with operational accounting experience.CPA designation or equivalent (ACCA or ACA).Strong foundation in intercompany transactions and complex reconciliations.Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, XLOOKUP).Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.Experience managing multiple entities in a complex structure.2+ years of leadership experience managing a team of at least 3.Additional Skills & QualificationsBackground in the restaurant or hospitality industry.Mix of public practice and industry experience.ERP experience (MS Dynamics 365).Working knowledge of GAAP or ASPE.Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative.Flexible and proactive in problem-solving.Candid and comfortable giving feedback.High emotional intelligence for navigating senior stakeholder interactions.Action-oriented and solution-focused.Strong relationship-building skills across departments.Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote (full-time in office for the first month). The workspace is open and collaborative, fostering close collaboration with three other controllers. The team enjoys fun activities throughout the year, such as Pizza Fridays and monthly birthday celebrations. Significant growth opportunities are available, along with discounts at restaurants, hotels, and resorts, an RRSP match after 6 months, a standard benefits package, a 10% discretionary bonus, and exposure to multiple industries within a large, dynamic organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.

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\n À propos d'Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.\n

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Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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\n\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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