Controller-Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

Controller Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Full-time Orlando FL Support Center Reports to CFO

Hawkers Asian Street Food is a 15 location fast-casual concept with an aggressive growth roadmap and a finance team that punches above its weight. Were looking for a Controller whos done this before someone whos closed the books on a complex multi-unit P&L built a team and knows that restaurant accounting isnt just accounting.

Reporting directly to the CFO youll own the full accounting function: the close the reporting the controls the audit and the people. Youll have real visibility into where the business is going and a seat at the table when it matters. If youre looking for a high-impact role at a brand thats still early enough for your fingerprints to show this is it.

We run on Restaurant365. Experience with R365 (or a comparable multi-unit ERP) will make you effective here from day one.

What Youll Own

• Lead all accounting operations general ledger cash management AP bank reconciliations and daily cash activity across all locations
• Own the monthly quarterly and annual close for 15 restaurant P&Ls driving accuracy and a faster close cadence as we scale
• Produce timely financial statements (P&L balance sheet cash flow) and location-level reporting that operations and leadership actually use
• Maintain GAAP compliance internal controls and company accounting policies and continuously improve them
• Lead the annual audit with external auditors and coordinate tax return preparation with advisors
• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local tax filing and reporting requirements
• Build mentor and develop the accounting team set clear goals give real feedback and invest in their growth
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting forecasting and financial planning
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as the business evolves

What Were Looking For

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience including leadership in a multi-unit or high-volume environment
• Background in restaurant hospitality multi-unit retail or franchise operations you understand unit-level economics and what drives them
• CPA preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• Strong command of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls
• Proficiency in Restaurant365 (strongly preferred) or comparable ERP; advanced Excel
• A communicator who can translate financial complexity for operators not just other accountants
• Detail-oriented deadline-driven and calm under the pressure of close wee

Why Hawkers

Were a founder-influenced brand with real culture and serious growth ahead. The finance team is lean and trusted you wont be buried in bureaucracy or waiting two years to have impact. This is a role where the right person will be known by name across the organization within their first 90 days.

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