Director of Accounting (Controller)

At Call Your Mother we believe that great food is made even better with amazing service and having fun together. CYM is a neighborhood bagel shop and deli with locations in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and even more on the way! We're looking for new team members with positive attitudes and an eagerness to learn who are as excited about good food & GOOD VIBES.

We're hiring a Director of Accounting (Controller) in our DC office!

The Director of Accounting (Controller) is the guardian of the company’s financial integrity and will own day to day accounting operations while building a scalable, SOX-ready financial infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads the month-end close process, ensures 100% GAAP compliance, and provides the strategic accounting oversight necessary to support our rapid multi-market expansion. You’ll help build a team to manage our GL and partner across the finance team and greater organization to consistently improve our accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with a deep background in GL accounting and experience with high-growth brands. You are a high-level technical accountant who also enjoys the "hands-on" nature of a growing brand. The perfect candidate will be a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager looking to grow into an Director/Controller role.

Company Core Values & Expectations:

• Vibrant – You are abundantly happy, fun, passionate, playful, and kind
• Integrity – You are honest, caring, real, and always strive to do the right thing and take pride in what you do
• Belonging – You will work as a team to make people feel welcome
• Energy – You are active, proactive, and work hard to make things happen
• Seize the Moment – You make the most of every guest opportunity by saying yes and by trying new things, and by being original

As a CYM leader, you’ll make an impact by:

• Mentoring and developing your team to reach their full potential.
• Creating extraordinary food and moments that delight guests.
• Bringing innovative ideas that drive our business forward.
• Supporting and lifting up our communities and neighborhoods.

Your core responsibilities will be:

• Financial Leadership & Oversight: Own the General Ledger (GL) and manage the day-to-day accounting operations
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead a rigorous month-end close process, ensuring all account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries are completed with precision and speed.
• GAAP Compliance: Ensure all financial statements—including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports—are prepared in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Team Management: Directly supervise and mentor accountants
• Internal Controls & Audit: Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data across multiple states.
• Financial Systems: Continuously evolve our accounting tech stack to remove friction and increase reporting efficiency.
• Tax & Regulatory: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations; coordinate with external firms for annual tax filings and audits.
• Strategic Support: Partner with Operations and HR to provide financial guidance, budget variance analysis, and operational insights that drive profitability.

You’ll be a great addition to the CYM team if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Active CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive financial experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory role. Experience in the restaurant, retail, or other high-growth environments preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of GAAP and GL accounting.
• Proven track record of managing a full-cycle Month-End Close.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with the ability to work with large sets of data.
• Experience managing and developing a team of accountants; ability to provide clear feedback and professional development.
• High level of integrity, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll love working at CYM because:

• Base salary of $130k, annual bonus opportunity, and stock options
• Exciting opportunities for growth and development! With CYM’s continued expansion, this role offers a strong foundation to grow your leadership skills and take the next step in your career.
• Great people, real support, and incredible VIBES. We’re focused on a positive, people-first culture where everyone feels they belong and they’re supported. You’ll find a team that’s welcoming, celebrates wins together, and most importantly, keeps things fun every day!
• Great benefits (our team agrees!) Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time staff averaging 30+ hours/week), 4% employer match 401k, paid vacation, and paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, free Call Your Mother staff meals, free fitness and wellness classes, free English/Spanish classes and DuoLingo reimbursement, team building activities, and more.

We provide equal opportunities to everyone who works for us and every applicant. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We enthusiastically celebrate the diversity of our team and believe that talent, passion, and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members.