Controller, Finance Manager

Controller - Finance Manager | Full Time

FTK Hospitality | Miami, FL

Join FTK Hospitality as a Controller for a high-quality, fast casual restaurant brand that is experiencing rapid growth throughout Florida and beyond. This is a unique opportunity for a financial executive to take a hands-on leadership role, partnering directly with ownership and operations leadership. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial infrastructure necessary for our ambitious expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple restaurant locations.
• Prepare and analyze weekly/monthly financial statements and restaurant P&Ls.
• Build cash and balance sheet forecasting models to support growth planning.
• Prepare financial models and reporting for board presentations.
• Monitor food, beverage, and labor costs, driving prime cost management.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial controls.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Manage payroll processing and quarterly payroll tax compliance.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and audits with external CPA firms.
• Apply franchise finance and accounting principles as the brand expands.
• Support new restaurant openings and multi-state growth initiatives.

Requirements

• CPA designation preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years as a Controller or senior accounting leader in restaurants.
• Multi-unit restaurant experience; fast casual background strongly preferred.
• Experience with a rapidly growing, multi-state restaurant company.
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls, prime cost, and inventory controls.
• Experience building cash/balance sheet forecasting models and board reporting.
• Familiarity with franchise finance and accounting principles.
• Toast POS / Toast Payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting software experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Schedule

Full-time position with competitive compensation plus bonus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary plus bonus potential.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Dental Insurance.
• Employee Meal Discount.
• Ground-floor growth opportunity with an expanding fast casual brand.

Join the Team

If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and growing restaurant brand, we encourage you to apply today!