Senior Accounting Strategist

Senior Accounting Strategist Location Hybrid work in Chicago, IL :

Join Our Rapidly Expanding Team at Le Colonial Restaurant Group!

Le Colonial Restaurant Group is on an exciting growth trajectory! With 7 locations in major cities across the US, 600+ employees, and ambitious plans for further expansion, we are actively seeking an exceptional Lead Accounting Strategist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to grow with the company and advance into leadership positions.

In just 3 short years, we've expanded from three restaurants to seven, and we're not stopping there! This position is crucial in supporting our executives and senior management with a variety of accounting and financial duties as we continue to grow.

Our boutique and vibrant Finance and Administrative Department is located in Chicago's Gold Coast Neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Chicago Ave Redline stop. The team consists of a small core group in Chicago, supported by office managers at each location and an off-shore data team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CFO to oversee the Accounting and Finance Department.
• Ensure timely completion of the full accounting cycle, from initial data entry to financial statement compilation.
• Enhance current systems for greater efficiency and automation.
• Assist with the expansion of new locations.
• Produce various ad-hoc reports such as cash forecasts, sales analysis, payroll analysis, annual budgets, etc.
• Assist in annual tax return preparation and annual compilation reports.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics.
• CPA, CFA, or comparable certification preferred.
• 4+ years in Accounting or Finance, with 2+ years in a management position.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, including writing Macros/Visual-Basic and constructing advanced embedded formulas.
• Strong focus on computer efficiency, keyboard shortcuts, fast typing capabilities, quick learning, problem-solving, and thinking outside the box.
• Thorough understanding of the full financial statement preparation process.
• Experience in various areas of accounting, such as payroll processing, income tax preparation, financial modeling, underwriting, and other core financial areas.
• Some knowledge of new entity formation and related legal areas, such as Private Placement Memorandums, Operating Agreements, Lease Analysis, Secretary of State Filings, etc.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $115k-$135k;
• Full medical and dental benefits;
• Annual performance bonus;
• Hybrid work arrangement, allowing 1-2 days of work from home weekly;
• Comfortable boutique office environment;
• Exciting, fluid position covering many areas of business, from accounting to finance to legal to technology;
• Be instrumental in expanding one of the best restaurants in the world!

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing entity. Unlike many accounting jobs, we focus on building processes, automating tasks, and scaling Le Colonial into the future! We have a small, intimate team that works exceptionally well together and is looking forward to adding another member to our all-star team.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with us? Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting or Finance: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60611 (Required)

Work Location: In person