Controller

Role Overview

• Develop and manage core accounting policies and procedures.
• Build and streamline accounting processes to support a growing entertainment & restaurant business.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee fiscal year-end financial audit review process and work with outsourced accounting service provider and external audit firm to ensure successful annual financial audits.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and growth.
• Partner with the FP&A team to monitor and provide ongoing variance analysis.
• Scale the accounting function without excessive resource dependencies in the near term.
• Implement financial controls and best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance across multiple business verticals including restaurant operations, merchandise, and manufacturing.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that drive business decisions.
• Ensure tax compliance, including sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate filings.
• Oversee A/P and A/R functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in vendor payments and revenue collection.
• Create and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial operations.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, HR, and supply chain to optimize financial workflows.
• Evaluate and implement financial software/tools to improve automation and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality-equivalent industry
• Deep understanding of restaurant/retail/entertainment economics/operating models, US GAAP, cost accounting, ASC 842 lease accounting, gift card liability, and multi-jurisdiction sales tax.
• Direct experience leading accounting transformation, scaling accounting functions, or implementing new ERP/POS/financial systems.
• Demonstrated success in generating budgets, analyzing P&L results, and reporting financials
• An entrepreneurial desire to learn what makes Level99 tick – the ability to ask great questions to uncover new insights about Level99
• Expert project management, juggling many projects and to-do-list items at once, prioritizing and pivoting for the highest need
• An intense focus on the little details to ensure the highest level of quality/rigor in solutioning and presenting insights
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in critical tools and systems (e.g., ThomsonReuters, NetSuite, Toast, Ottimate, Adyen, Shopify, Microsoft 365, Quicksight, etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of leading teams through cross-functional projects, driving change, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Ability to travel periodically as required for staffing and operations in multiple venues.
• A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude – leading by example

Tech Stack

• ERP