Controller

This is not your normal finance and accounting role - this is a high-paced, high-transaction environment where you will mentor and inspire our teams to hit their numbers! There is also an opportunity to bring in what you know to improve our systems and other tech platforms to make things humm.

We run on FUELS -- Fun, Unique, Excellence, Loyalty, and Service. Care to join us? We’re looking for a marketing pro to bring a strong vision and passion to our team.

Woodstock’s is ranked #1 for sales among independent pizzerias nationally, with sales of nearly $26 million annually. We have been serving legendary pizzas, brews and good times for 40 years. We are looking for someone to take us to the next level -- manage and optimize the overall financial health of the organization while maintaining a servant-leadership approach to support our teams. Is this you?

Our team includes:

• One Direct Report - Accounting Manager
• Operations teams at both the administrative and store levels
• HR, Marketing, and IT professionals in the Admin office

Work Location: San Diego/Pacific Beach Admin office

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Report to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Accounting Systems and Process (45%)

• Oversee, manage, and ensure the consistent function of the following accounting functions:
• Timely financial statement generation on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Accounts payables, including Positive Pay theft controls
• Accounts receivables, managing to an acceptable level of aging
• General ledger and accruals
• Cash and banking reconciliations
• Work with the Director of IT to manage and optimize the various technological systems and platforms related to accounting and finance

Financial Strategy, Planning and Analysis (25%)

• Lead strategic financial planning at the Director level.
• Report to the executive team on financial performance utilizing KPIs and other data-driven metrics
• Lead and execute the annual budget process for all aspects of the Company including individual store budgets and overhead cost centers.
• Advise COO/CEO and Ownership on opportunities that increase company value and cash resources
• Manage and monitor KPIs and other metrics to ensure optimal financial company performance
• Produce ad hoc analyses for teams to assess ROI and various financial opportunities
• Work with CPA firm to provide needed financial statements and information to ensure timely and accurate federal and state tax payments
• Teach, develop, and serve all levels of the organization in the areas of finance and accounting

Team Financial Support and Development (10%)

• Directly manage the Accounting Manager to support all areas of the department
• Support store-level managers and team members to ensure store-level reporting, cash management, payroll, and other bookkeeping items.
• Utilize a servant leadership approach to develop our teams to grow in areas of managerial accounting, utilizing KPIs to achieve financial goals, and operate the restaurants more profitably.
• Support and develop fellow Directors and managers in the area of accounting and finance

Payroll (10%)

• Support the HR Manager in areas of payroll where it integrates with accounting
• File and audit all related taxes and filings
• Oversee payroll taxes
• Collaborate with HR to provide various information needed

Other Duties (10%)

• Monitor and audit expenses to ensure contract compliance; monitor expense trends to identify opportunities to increase profit
• Annual federal and state legal filings
• Lease and vendor contract management and monitoring
• Cash flow monitoring and management
• Manage and monitor banking relationships

Professional Requirements

• Computer systems knowledge including Windows OS, Restaurant365, Excel, MS-Office & Google Workspace suite of services.
• Critical thinker and excellent problem solver.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• A passion for customer service and a desire to assist others.
• Detailed and task oriented and well organized.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Follow direction with focused attention.
• Life long learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self-improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

Benefits

• PCP Bonus Plan
• PCP Kicker Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Plan
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Health Care Benefits
• Monthly cell phone/data plan coverage
• Monthly Team Member meal credit
• 50% employee discount