Metairie, Louisiana
Finance Controller Job Opening in Metairie, Louisiana - CHM is a restaurant development company headquartered in Metairie, LA. We are current development partners with Buffalo Wild Wings & Smashburger. We have locations across Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama. CHM is a team member focused company with a unique culture based on Communication, Integrity & Appreciation. Our culture is as unique and special as our team members and as our guests.
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Finance Controller
CHM Home Office
Reports To: CEO
Status Classification: Full-time Exempt *Part-time is an option depending on the needs of the company and performance of the Controller.
Preferred Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-6:00 pm *Some evenings and weekends may be required to meet deadlines
Compensation: Based on Status, Experience, listed at $50,000 Annually
Job Description
The Finance Controller is a critical position that reports directly to the CEO of the company and works side by side with Human Resources. The Finance Controller assists the CEO in overseeing all Accounting functions for the company including developing, communicating and implementing Accounting policies and procedures.
The Finance Department is a 2-person department, with the Controller in a direct supervisory role of the Accounts Payable Clerk, and is in constant communication with restaurant managers in the field.
The Finance Controller works hand in hand with our 3rd party accountants, manages the daily and monthly workflow, and is responsible for a number of tasks, including:
Verify daily cash and credit card deposits
Directs all daily, weekly, monthly, period-end and end of year activities
Oversees all AP functions, including completion of credit applications and W-9 entry
Reviews all accounts payable entries for accuracy
Supervises credit card payments and paid out reconciliations and ensuring that all receipts are accounted for
Track all accounts receivable
Completes final reviews (behind restaurant general managers) of bi-weekly payroll
Cash management functions including cash flow, cash projections and budgeting
Prepare and submit year-end vendor 1099s
Files Monthly Sales Taxes to Government entities
Provides sales figures to Corporate Franchisors and Landlords
Manages Chargebacks, Gift Card Fraud, and any unauthorized charges both as a vendor and consumer
Ensure that all businesses are in compliance with permits and licenses
Performs filing of property tax renditions and reviewal of assessments
Help create and implement new and ongoing finance and accounting directives
Create training guides and how-to communications for varies aspects of the Accounting department and Restaurant Field Operations
Trains, develops and ensures that all team members are completing their daily task
Provides respectful feedback to all aspects of the organization
Performs other related duties as assigned
The ideal candidate for the Finance Controller position will have at least 5 years of accounting experience. The candidate will also possess the following:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or closely related field
Strong knowledge of Balance Sheets and Income Statements
Strong knowledge of general ledger, chart of accounts and sub-account structure
Experience with general ledger reconciliations, cash and debt accounts, fixed assets and payroll taxes
Experience working with outside auditors
Strong knowledge of personal computer, software applications and cloud based filing systems. MS Excel experience necessary.
Must be able to multi-task and work with a variety of people
Ability to work through change and strategically align with organization?s goals
Ability to meet deadlines and change focus on short notice
Must be self-motivated, self- starter with little to no supervision.
Be able to lift 10 pounds, work in a seated position for extended periods of time, sometimes up to 10 hours
We offer Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits as well as Paid Time Off! Located in a safe and convenient office building in Metairie, with easy access to parking. Controller will have a private office.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Metairie, LA
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 5 years
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