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Chief Accounting Officer - BJRLeap Brands • Costa Mesa, CA, US
Chief Accounting Officer - BJR

Chief Accounting Officer - BJR

Leap Brands • Costa Mesa, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

  • The Vice President of Accounting is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations for the restaurant group, including financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and internal controls.
  • This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while supporting operational scalability, margin management, and strategic decision-making across a multi-unit restaurant portfolio.
  • Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
  • Provide clear financial insights and variance analysis to executive leadership and operations teams.
  • Operational Accounting (Restaurant Focus) Oversee unit-level accounting, including sales reporting, cash controls, labor accounting, food and beverage cost tracking, and inventory.
  • Support new restaurant openings, remodels, acquisitions, and divestitures from an accounting and systems perspective.
  • Collaborate with operations to improve margin performance, cost controls, and financial discipline at the store level.
  • Controls, Compliance & Audit Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls and accounting policies to support growth and mitigate risk.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including sales tax, payroll tax, and tip reporting.
  • Lead external audits, tax filings, and interactions with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
  • Oversee compliance with debt covenants and lender reporting requirements.
  • Systems & Process Improvement Own accounting systems and tools (POS integrations, ERP, payroll, expense management).
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization to scale the accounting function efficiently.
  • Lead system implementations or upgrades as the business grows.
  • Team Leadership & Development Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
  • Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).
  • CPA required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles.
  • Prior experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, retail, or consumer services strongly preferred.
  • Technical Skills Expert knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Experience with multi-entity consolidations.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls, labor models, food cost, and unit economics.
  • ERP and POS system experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, Toast, Aloha, Micros).
  • Leadership & Business Skills Proven ability to lead and scale accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
  • Excellent communication skills with executive-level presence.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused mindset.
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