Controller | RDG (Finance Business Partner F&B)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Corporate Accountants/Analysts & venue leaders in developing and managing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor comps and voids daily to ensure they remain within approved budget thresholds.
• Develop and analyze statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.
• Establish and maintain inventory control systems, including setting par levels and monitoring stock usage.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to reduce waste, optimize ordering, and minimize spoilage.
• Partner with third-party beverage counters to ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost control.
• Maintain accurate records of beverage cost trends and analyze variances to ensure profit margins remain within budgeted targets.
• Conduct profitability analysis (AVT reporting) of menu items using sales and cost data, and make recommendations to enhance margins based on economic changes.
• Analyze and interpret payroll data to align labor costs with business levels and optimize workforce efficiency.
• Collaborate with department heads to manage head count planning based on sales trends and seasonal fluctuations.
• Generate reports on cost trends and recommend adjustments to improve overall financial performance.
• Oversee the financial performance of the commissary.
• Drive finance process improvements, including automation, reporting enhancements, and systems integration.
• Lead the weekly Red Flag and 2-Week Look Ahead meetings to proactively identify and discuss deviations from budget.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cost control or financial management in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems such as R365.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and organization skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, advanced Excel skills, and a self-starter mentality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, balance priorities, and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.