Controller - Hospitality Restaurant Group

Controller - Hospitality Restaurant Group


Company
CFS
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
120K–155K a year
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Controller – Hospitality Restaurant Group

Salary
• $120,000 - $155,000 – Depending on Experience

Mandarin Fluency is a stong plus!

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out
• Urgent, high-impact Controller role with immediate ownership
• Hypergrowth company with ~30 locations across 4 states
• Lead and develop a Controller team of 6–8 (mostly junior)
• Opportunity to build structure, processes, and best practices
• Clear path for growth into future Controller CFO progression
• High visibility with VP + CEO

Controller Perks & Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision (details being finalized)
• 401(k)
• PTO + holidays
• Employee dining discounts
• Growth opportunities within the Controller / finance leadership track

Controller Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a Controller team of 6–8 (mentorship + development)
• Oversee full-cycle, multi-entity, multi-state accounting
• Own Controller-level month-end close + financial reporting
• Drive inventory and cost accounting across locations
• Provide cash flow forecasting and insights to leadership
• Implement and refine Controller SOPs + internal controls
• Partner with operations + executive leadership
• Support audit processes and compliance
• Oversee ERP systems and financial workflows

Controller Qualifications
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• REQUIRED: Restaurant / hospitality Controller experience
• Proven experience managing Controller or accounting teams (6+)
• Strong hands-on Controller-level accounting background
• Experience in multi-state / multi-entity environments
• ERP experience (R365, Odoo, or similar) preferred
• CPA or pursuing is a plus
• Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus

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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
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As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
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