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Controller - Growing QSR Franchise Group

GoodwinRecruitingMiami, FL🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Step into a pivotal role as Controller, where you'll drive the accounting operations for a rapidly expanding QSR franchise group and help shape its new corporate office. This hands-on leadership opportunity offers significant growth potential as you build essential accounting infrastructure and partner directly with the CFO. If you have a strong background in full-cycle accounting and enjoy a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, this position is an excellent next step in your career.

Quick overview

Salary$130k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationMiami, FL, United States
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableCPAFinancial ReportingGAAPGeneral LedgerInternal ControlsQuickBooks

Job description

A growing QSR franchise organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function and help establish a new corporate office in Miami.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the complete accounting operation, including financial reporting, close processes, AP/AR, payroll, internal controls, audit preparation, and multi-entity consolidation. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support the organization’s continued growth and expansion.

Controller Responsibilities

  • Lead all core accounting functions, including the general ledger and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
  • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting accuracy across multiple locations and entities
  • Manage accounting systems, including QuickBooks and Restaurant365
  • Partner with the CFO on audit preparation and serve as a key contact throughout the audit process
  • Support lender, board, and investor reporting requirements
  • Consolidate financial results across multiple entities and business lines
  • Collaborate with operations and finance leaders on store-level and consolidated reporting
  • Lead, develop, and support accounting team members

Controller Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading full-cycle accounting operations
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and close processes
  • Experience with multi-unit or multi-entity accounting
  • Restaurant franchise experience is preferred
  • Experience with Restaurant365 and QuickBooks is strongly preferred
  • Background supporting external audits and lender, board, or investor reporting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • CPA designation is preferred
  • Ability to work in-office in Miami

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a growing, multi-unit organization
  • Work directly with the CFO
  • Take ownership of the complete accounting function
  • Help establish a new Miami corporate office
  • Build systems and processes that will support continued expansion
  • Approximately $130,000 base salary

Qualified accounting leaders interested in joining a growing restaurant franchise organization are encouraged to apply.

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