About this role
Controller – Growing QSR Franchise Group
Miami, Florida | Accounting & Finance | Not Remote | $120,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 181360
Job Summary
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.