Controller (CA-Hayward)

Dough Zone USA•Hayward, CA

22h•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are working with a well-established and fast-growing multi-unit restaurant group. Known for its authentic cuisine and strong operational standards, Dough Zone USA is deeply committed to quality, cultural respect, and hospitality. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with lots of moving parts. You’ll need to stay flexible, prioritize well, and help keep financial operations running smoothly across all locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Experience in the restaurant industry is required
Must be able to handle fast-paced, high interaction volume environment
This position is required to work in the office full-time at our Hayward office and require periodical travels to the corporate office in Washington
This position will directly report to leadership based in Washington

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of R365 or similar systems a plus
Knowledge of Odoo ERP or similar systems a plus
CPA license or actively pursuing
Bi-lingual in Chinese dialect and English is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting , including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Manage financial reporting , ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Assist with the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Oversee or support inventory and cost accounting for multiple restaurant locations
Provide cash flow analysis and forecasting support to leadership
Collaborate with leadership and upper management.
Work closely with the external consultant to ensure alignment of financial controls and policies
Oversee accounting and coordinate with the cross-function departments when necessary in multi-state settings
Prepare for external audits and assist with interim requests
Conduct internal audit when deemed necessary by the job incumbent and department head.
Handle multi-entity and multi-location accounting
Other duties as assigned by the department head