Controller

Company: FTR Hospitality
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

FTR Hospitality (FTR) is seeking an experienced Controller located in our St Petersburg, FL Office. The Controller will manage a team of accountants, and accounts payable personnel to produce accurate financial statements and reporting for a medium to large sized restaurant group. Team size and specific accounting functions will vary based on the client. This is a client facing position but work will be done remotely at our downtown St. Petersburg office. The position offers significant bonus opportunity in a flexible, fast paced and fun environment.The ideal candidate will possess:* Restaurant accounting experience a plus* Proven ability to manage a multi-person accounting department.* Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively relate to employees at all levels of the organization, as well as customers and vendors both in person and by phone.* Ability to learn and manage multiple data systems, work independently, and multi-task among multiple priorities.* Attention to DetailRequirements:* Minimum of a bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field.* Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with at least one year in a supervisory or management role. * Solid knowledge of Windows OS and MS Office products (especially Excel), along with strong internet skills. Experience with Restaurant365, Compeat products or other Restaurant accounting software applications is a huge plus* Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.* Excellent typing/data entry skills.* Ability to work during normal business hours (with potential to work remote)* Ability to operate in an office environment using standard office equipment (computers, printers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines), and the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.Benefits:This is a full-time, exempt position located in St. Petersburg, FL. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and ability. FTR offers a wide variety of benefits including paid health insurance and retirement plan matching. This position is remote work friendly even in a Post-Covid Environment.FTR is a full service restaurant accounting, technology and consulting company that partners with multi-unit restaurants to develop solutions that increase sales, reduce costs, and turn happy customers into continuous repeat business.

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