Controller

Atlas Restaurant Group is seeking a Controller to join our Atlas Central team!

It all started in 2010 with a Deli in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood. Since then, we've grown our passion to 50 restaurant, bar, and entertainment concepts across the country. We believe in our guiding principles when leading our employees, cultivating leaders, and operating our establishments. Our Core Values and Pillars of Operation guide all employees from the top of the organization to the bottom, as we make decisions to provide the kind of unparalleled entertainment experiences that our guests have come to expect. Join our team!

The Controller is responsible for overseeing aspects of vendor account management, financial reporting, and the development of operational budgets for our multi-unit hospitality organization. This position will work closely with the VP of Accounting and Finance to provide exceptional financial leadership, maintain fiscal integrity, and align corporate financial objectives with Atlas Restaurant Group's Core Values.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for supervising members of the accounting team that includes, Accountant, AP Specialist, and Accounting Intern.
• Provide oversight of financial operations at a multi-unit hospitality organization, including the operating budgets, general ledger postings, as well as accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Monitor all functions of Restaurant 365, including reviewing and inputting invoices.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports to executive management, making strategic recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.
• Liaise with external auditors for insurance and financial audits to ensure all audit-related issues are addressed promptly.
• Perform cash flow management and cash disbursement functions.
• Coordinate with department heads to prepare the annual budget and monitor actual performance against budgeted figures.
• Train and supervise finance department staff, ensuring a high level of performance and professional development.
• Participate in the development and execution of the organization's strategic goals and objectives from a financial perspective.
• Supply financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers to support strategic decision-making.

Key Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with financial statement analysis and forecasting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to present reports and financial findings clearly to executives and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize workload utilizing effective time management skills to be able to meet deadlines
• Act with integrity and honesty in handling confidential information
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast paced environment using experience and an outside-the-box mindset.
• Willingness to collaborate with other departments and participate in executive decision-making processes
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree or CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting or financial management experience
• Experience with multi-unit entities and inter-company transactions
• Experience conducting audits and preparing audit reports
• Strong experience working with accounting and invoice software such as: QuickBooks, Restaurant 365, XtraChef, Treasury Payment Solutions and other third party software.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• The individual must be comfortable sitting for extended periods of time.
• Successful performance of this position requires close and constant monitoring of computer screens.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach and handle, manipulate, or feel objects.
• The individual must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• The individual must have sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies.

• Work in an environment that is of a moderate noise level, typical of an office environment with light to medium foot traffic.

Key Skills:

• Personal Accountability:Follows policies and procedures, reports to work as scheduled, accepts responsibility for one's own actions, and takes initiative to ensure that work is completed correctly and in a timely manner without close supervision.
• Teamwork:Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other employees. Maintain professionalism during challenging situations, and recognize the need for assistance in order to cooperatively accomplish the goal
• Engage Employees:Understands that all employees are internal customers. Must remain engaged to better identify their needs and lead with integrity.
• Give and Receive Feedback: Won't shy away from giving constructive feedback, and is able to do so in a respectful manner; recognizes the positives in people and situations and reinforces with praise and appreciation; seeks out feedback and coaching to develop in role; is able to receive feedback and coaching without becoming defensive.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates emotional awareness of self and others in order to build strong and lasting professional relationships. Does not engage in gossip or unproductive negative conversations. Must be able to remain calm and work efficiently and effectively under high stress and frustrating conditions.
• Leadership: Ability to lead by example, delegate tasks and demonstrate duties as needed. Must be willing to engage in any activity in the restaurant.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

The annual salary for this role is $100,000-$150,000

Benefits & Rewards We Offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k Contribution
• 100% Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Learning and Development Programs
• Mobility and Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance

Joining Atlas Restaurant Group is more than a job. We are one of the fastest growing companies in Baltimore and we care about the city. You will interact regularly with ownership and members of the senior management team. We will work with you to establish yourself and will support your interest in growing your career.