Controller-Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

 Controller – Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Full-time | Orlando, FL – Support Center | Reports to CFO 

Hawkers Asian Street Food is a 15+ location, fast-casual concept with an aggressive growth roadmap and a finance team that punches above its weight. We're looking for a Controller who's done this before — someone who's closed the books on a complex multi-unit P&L, built a team, and knows that restaurant accounting isn't just accounting.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll own the full accounting function: the close, the reporting, the controls, the audit, and the people. You'll have real visibility into where the business is going and a seat at the table when it matters. If you're looking for a high-impact role at a brand that's still early enough for your fingerprints to show, this is it.

We run on Restaurant365. Experience with R365 (or a comparable multi-unit ERP) will make you effective here from day one.

What You'll Own

• Lead all accounting operations — general ledger, cash management, AP, bank reconciliations, and daily cash activity across all locations
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for 15+ restaurant P&Ls, driving accuracy and a faster close cadence as we scale
• Produce timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and location-level reporting that operations and leadership actually use
• Maintain GAAP compliance, internal controls, and company accounting policies — and continuously improve them
• Lead the annual audit with external auditors and coordinate tax return preparation with advisors
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax filing and reporting requirements
• Build, mentor, and develop the accounting team — set clear goals, give real feedback, and invest in their growth
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as the business evolves

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in a multi-unit or high-volume environment
• Background in restaurant, hospitality, multi-unit retail, or franchise operations — you understand unit-level economics and what drives them
• CPA preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Restaurant365 (strongly preferred) or comparable ERP; advanced Excel
• A communicator who can translate financial complexity for operators, not just other accountants
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and calm under the pressure of close wee

Why Hawkers

We're a founder-influenced brand with real culture and serious growth ahead. The finance team is lean and trusted — you won't be buried in bureaucracy or waiting two years to have impact. This is a role where the right person will be known by name across the organization within their first 90 days.

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