Senior Accountant

Brassica + Northstar Restaurant Group is looking for an exceptional individual to join our accounting team.

We are a fast-growing restaurant company whose purpose is creating loved experiences and maintaining a commitment to excellence in all aspects of our business. If you enjoy great food, embrace continuous learning, and value serving and celebrating with a team of like-minded individuals, here’s your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career. Expect personal fulfillment, the chance to shape something special, and plenty of opportunity for advancement as a key leader at Brassica + Northstar Restaurant Group.

Job Description:

As Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of the company so that we can fulfill our vision of sharing joy, delicious food and operating restaurants of distinctively high quality. Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, preparing and analyzing financial statements, optimizing and executing period-end close, supporting audit activities and other general accounting responsibilities. The right candidate will be curious, take ownership of their work and be motivated to make us better, in ways big and small.

Core Responsibilities at Brassica + Northstar Restaurant Group:

Champion our vision and values by preparing financial statements to help support exceptional restaurant experiences

Assist in the monthly financial close process, including reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and performing timely review of results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP, internal controls and best practices

Perform complex accounting tasks involving areas such as depreciation, amortization, and lease/occupancy expense allocations

Track and analyze performance trends, and provide actionable insights

Support budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with finance, operations, and other departments

Partner with teams including operations, purchasing, design and construction, payroll and HR to ensure proper accounting of business activities

Support all accounting processes including: reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting

Generate month-end reporting including P&L, balance sheet and statement of cash flows with accompanying variance analysis

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness

Represent the department in interactions with all levels of management, including supporting restaurant operation teams with accounting and finance-related needs

Recognize, coordinate, and execute special projects that serve the team’s and organization’s objectives

Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in restaurant, hospitality, or retail sectors

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting including GAAP research tools and FASB codification

CPA and/or Public Accounting experience a plus

Proven ability to deliver accurate reports on time and manage multiple priorities effectively

Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills; able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial teams

Tech-savvy and adaptable; proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and accounting software (Restaurant365 experience a plus)

Self-motivated, curious, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Willingness to go ‘above and beyond’ when needed to ensure timely completion of deliverables

A team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement

Strong servant leadership disposition

Genuine enthusiasm for food, hospitality, and supporting others

This is a salaried position. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will provide significant growth potential. Our benefits package includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacations and sabbaticals, complimentary meals, short and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and an active lifestyle benefit.