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Accounting Manager (Restaurants/Hospitality) - Specialty Restaurant Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA
Accounting Manager (Restaurants/Hospitality) - Specialty Restaurant Corporation, Costa Mesa, CASpecialty Restaurants • Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Accounting Manager (Restaurants / Hospitality) - Specialty Restaurant Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA

Accounting Manager (Restaurants / Hospitality) - Specialty Restaurant Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA

Specialty Restaurants • Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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With over 15 iconic restaurant locations and growing -including beloved destinations like Rusty Pelican, Whiskey Joe's, and Castaway- Specialty Restaurants is a family-owned company with a rich legacy and an exciting future. Our restaurants are consistently recognized for excellence, including accolades such as OpenTable's Most Scenic Restaurants , Diner's Choice Awards , and regional "Best Of" honors.

Position Overview :

The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the company. This leadership position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and strategic financial guidance to senior management. The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team and collaborates with operations to drive cost control and profitability.

W hy join Specialty Restaurants Corporation Accounting Team?

Top-notch Benefits :

  • Competitive salary in the range of $130,000-$150,000 annually depending on experience
  • Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
  • Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
  • Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
  • 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
  • Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
  • Paid / Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
  • Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
  • Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Financial Reporting & Compliance :

  • Oversee the preparation and review of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly annual financial statements in collaboration with the Controller and / or CFO.
  • Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely completion, accurate variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate tax filings (sales, property, etc.) and liaise with external parties and auditors as needed.
  • Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate fraud risks.
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable :

  • Supervise AP / AR functions, ensuring timely payments, accurate accruals, and proper GL recording.
  • Oversee payroll accounting, including tip reporting, overtime tracking, and labor cost allocations and accruals.
  • Inventory & Cost Controls :

  • Monitor food, beverage, and labor costs, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Partner with the Controller and operations teams to enhance inventory controls, reduce waste, and improve margins.
  • Conduct periodic cost analyses and margin reviews and provide actionable insights to drive profitability.
  • Team Leadership & Process Improvement :

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including goal setting and performance management.
  • Optimize accounting workflows through technology integration and automation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Job Requirements :

    Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA / CMA a plus).
  • 5+ years of accounting / finance management experience including month-end close experience, preferably in the hospitality or multi-unit restaurant industry. With a minimum 2 years of accounting / finance management experience supervising a team of 3 or more.
  • Proficiency in accounting software – Restaurant365 highly preferred
  • Required Skills :

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, financial reporting, GL)
  • Exceptional analytical, problem solving and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Restaurant365 modules (bank recs, AP, DSS, etc.)
  • Tech-savvy with a focus on process improvement and automation.
  • Self-driven problem solver with the ability to effectively lead a team.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams
  • Disclaimer : The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

    Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

    All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check.

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