La La Land Kind Cafe is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to oversee all aspects of our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, possess a CPA certification, and demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities. This role is integral to ensuring the financial health and integrity of our rapidly growing organization. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, 
• Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition. 
• Manage procurement to pay process. 
• Coordinate and manage outsourced bookkeeping team. 
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements. 
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting. 
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance. 
• Support month-end and year-end close processes. 
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. 
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. 
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. 
• Additional controller duties as necessary. 

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience in hospitality/service industry. 
• Must be CPA certified. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. 
• Experience with creating financial statements. 
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process. 
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. 

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience in Restaurant 365. 

Benefits 

• Health benefits
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Phone Stipend
• Food & beverage allowance
• Company discount