Finance Operations Specialist (Mandarin Preferred)
CCS ServiceChubby Cattle International is seeking a Finance Operations Specialist to join our growing Finance team in Los Angeles. As our restaurant group continues to expand across the U.S., this position will support restaurant finance systems, inventory and COGS, new store openings, and finance training for restaurant teams across 50+ locations. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience with Craftable, Restaurant365 (R365), MarginEdge, MarketMan, or other restaurant inventory management systems. Key Responsibilities Craftable & Restaurant Finance Systems Support new store setup, including system configuration, item list creation, vendor setup, and operational information maintenance Troubleshoot invoice, vendor, item, inventory, and store-level system issues Maintain accurate restaurant-level financial and inventory data Inventory & COGS Review restaurant inventory submissions and investigate unusual variances Perform COGS calculations, variance analysis, and audits Support inventory verification as part of month-end close Identify inventory and invoice discrepancies and work with restaurant operations to resolve issues Help improve inventory accuracy and restaurant cost-control processes Training & Operations Support Conduct inventory, invoice, and finance process training for new General Managers Support new restaurant openings and finance system onboarding Work closely with store managers, vendors, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve day-to-day financial issues Assist with process improvement and standardization as the company continues to scale Qualifications 2+ years of Finance Operations, Accounting, or Restaurant Operations experience preferred Restaurant, hospitality, multi-unit retail, or other high-volume multi-location experience strongly preferred Experience with Craftable preferred. Experience with Restaurant365, MarginEdge, MarketMan, or similar platforms is also highly valued Strong understanding of inventory, COGS, and variance analysis Comfortable configuring and troubleshooting finance and inventory systems Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communication, training, and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing restaurant organization, with occasional travel to support new store openings Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred for work-related communication with restaurant teams About Chubby Cattle International Chubby Cattle International is a fast-growing multi-brand restaurant group with locations across the United States. As we continue expanding our restaurant portfolio, we are building a strong centralized Finance and Operations infrastructure to support our growing teams and locations. If you have restaurant finance experience and enjoy combining inventory, systems, and operations, we’d love to hear from you. Compliance Statement Chubby Cattle International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination (including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other protected category under applicable law), wage and hour regulations, fair scheduling, and worker rights. For positions in California, we also comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations under the ADA or applicable state law during the hiring or employment process. For more information, please contact our HR department. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work and is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or conditions. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise agreed in writing and as permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this job description should be construed …