Controller

4 weeks ago

Dartmouth Nova Scotia BN, Hants, Canada Mezza Lebanese Kitchen Full time

Welcome to Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, one of the largest and fastest-growing Lebanese restaurant chains in Canada. Mezza's brand is recognized for its food, décor, and welcoming atmosphere. Mezza has 20 locations in the Maritimes and plans for unprecedented expansion across Canada.

We are embarking on an exciting journey with the opening of our new 15,000 sq ft food production plant facility in Dartmouth, NS in the coming weeks.

We are seeking an energetic, focused, and talented Controller to join our corporate team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position involves overseeing the preparation of financial statements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's overall financial objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company that is positioned in restaurant operations, franchising, real estate, and wholesale operations. Join us in this exciting venture, where your leadership will be instrumental in establishing our presence in Canada and beyond. With a brand-new office and facility and a commitment to quality and innovation, the future is bright – and we want you to be a part of it.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting

  • Responsible for the preparation and analysis of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting
  • Assist with preparing comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the owners and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts
  • Calculate variances from the budget and prior year and report significant issues to management
  • Assist with accounting and reporting for new production facility construction and operations
  • Assist with assessment of franchisee financial performance
  • Monitor franchisee compliance with financial standards and reporting requirements
  • Work closely with other departments including Operations and HR to gather necessary information and ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
  • Develop and monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to track the company's financial condition and operational efficiency
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed

Accounting

  • Responsible for review and oversight of full cycle accounting for the group of companies which includes restaurant operations, franchising, real estate, and wholesale operations
  • Responsible for month end process including oversight of franchise monthly reports; gift card sales; monthly royalty and marketing payments
  • Development and implementation standardized procedures for intercompany transactions to streamline processes
  • Responsible for tracking lease details and payments
  • Responsible for HST and payroll tax remittances and compliances
  • Assist with financings, insurance renewals, funding applications
  • Assist with production costing processes to ensure accurate and effective cost management across the organization
  • Assist in developing costing models and reports to support pricing decisions and profitability analysis for production operation
  • Liaise with operations to implement cost control measures to optimize food and labor costs at corporate locations
  • Analyze and manage inventory levels, procurement costs, and vendor expenses
  • Develop and monitor costing models to support menu pricing and profitability analysis
  • Assistance with cash flow management

Leadership

  • Assist with developing the finance team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the finance department
  • Responsible for coordination with external auditors and year end statement review process

System and Processes

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and implement changes to enhance automation, efficiency and accuracy
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting to ensure the integrity of financial information as well as segregation of duties
  • Assistance with assessment of systems and integrations of new systems
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial software and tools
  • Assist with banking functionality and ensuring streamlined processes
  • Contribute to special projects and initiatives

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3-4+ years related experience in financial reporting, with a post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA designation considered an asset)
  • Proficient in Sage or another accounting software and Excel considered a strong asset
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Friendly and energetic team player with a positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills – verbal and written
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
  • Strong time-management and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We look forward to welcoming a motivated and talented accounting professional. If you are eager to join a successful and growing company, contribute to impactful and interesting projects, and grow both personally and professionally, we invite you to apply and be part of our team. Together, let's build a valuable experience and become a key player in our journey toward excellence.

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