What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Lion Chaser Development Group?
Pack Member Profile: Controller
The Controller is a key leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations for both the company and its restaurant clients. This position ensures accuracy in financial reporting, oversees accounts payable and receivable, manages payroll, and supports financial decision-making. The Controller will work closely with the CEO, partners, and administrative team to maintain financial health, improve processes, and provide insights that drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Accounting:
This is a remote position.
The Controller is a key leadership role responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations for both the company and its restaurant clients. This position ensures accuracy in financial reporting, oversees accounts payable and receivable, manages payroll, and supports financial decision-making. The Controller will work closely with the CEO, partners, and administrative team to maintain financial health, improve processes, and provide insights that drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Accounting:
- Oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the company and its clients.
- Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements.
- Monitor weekly cash balances and manage cash flow for optimal financial stability.
- Prepare financial reports and KPIs to provide insights for leadership and clients.
- Oversee weekly AP processing, vendor payments, and invoice approvals.
- Manage client billing, recurring service charges, and financial reconciliations.
- Handle collections and AR follow-ups to ensure timely payments.
- Supervise bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ADP and other payroll systems.
- Coordinate with CPAs to prepare tax packages and ensure compliance with tax filings.
- Oversee monthly commissions, partner distributions, and payroll-related tax filings
- Work closely with the administrative team to manage financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
- Assist in contract renewals, vendor negotiations, and financial system improvements.
- Serve as a liaison for R365, ensuring smooth integrations and financial data accuracy.
- Cross-train with administrative personnel and provide coverage as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
- 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or controller-level roles.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
- Experience with Restaurant365 (R365), ADP, and other financial systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop KPIs and financial insights.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Innovation | Outside the box thinker committed to continuously learning and improving. We innovate to solve problems and create value.
- Accountability | We live the 200% rule. You and I each take 100% ownership for our actions and decisions. We believe in doing the right thing, even when it's not easy, because transparency and honesty are essential to building trust.
- Collaboration | We leverage each other's strengths, so together, we can achieve more. We foster an environment of open communication and mutual respect, where everyone's contributions are valued and encouraged.
- Courage | Never be afraid to take risks and try new things. We embrace change and are willing to step out of our comfort zones.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit | We embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Pursue our passions, make a difference in the world, and create a legacy that will endure for generations to come.
- Pursuit of Excellence | We hold ourselves to the highest standard, always chasing big, audacious goals, working tirelessly to achieve them, and constantly striving to improve oneself.
- Tenacity | Determined to succeed no matter the challenges we face. We chase big goals and dreams with unwavering persistence!
This is a remote position.