Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting - Restaurants

EHS Business Solutions – Where restaurant passion meets financial clarity

At EHS, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how restaurants approach their finances, giving operators the clarity and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-changing and notoriously tough industry. We’re from the restaurant industry, so we know the chaos of long shifts, 86’d dishes, and daily fires—all while keeping the books straight. We pair restaurant-first hospitality with unwavering integrity, flexibility, and passion. We don’t just crunch numbers — we build back-office systems and advisory relationships that give operators peace of mind, equip them with financial information they understand to successfully run their business and the freedom to focus on great food and memorable guest experiences.

About the Role

As Director of Accounting, you’ll lead a team of talented professionals— leading Accounting Managers, Account Leads and Support Staff. You’ll take ownership of financial reporting, ensure all clients’ financials are timely, accurate, and insightful. You’ll be the firm’s accounting backbone and a strategic partner to leadership, shaping systems and processes that scale with our growth. Your leadership will directly empower restaurant owners to make smarter financial decisions, helping them thrive in an industry known for its challenges. By refining our systems and mentoring our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling EHS into the go-to accounting partner for the restaurant industry. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will shape the future of the firm, and your work will make a tangible difference for restaurant owners.
This is a high-impact leadership role where restaurant experience, technical excellence, and people development intersect. You’ll guide the team, refine our workflows, and uphold the high standards that make EHS one of the most trusted accounting partners in hospitality.

What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

• Lead, mentor, and develop Accounting Managers and Account Leads across multiple restaurant clients-building a best of the best team
• Oversee financial reporting and month-end close across all accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and consistency
• Review financial packages, variance reports, and analysis ensuring clients receive timely, accurate and actionable insights
• Standardize accounting processes and quality controls across the firm
• Implement and optimize accounting systems and integrations (QuickBooks Online, Ottimate, LiveFlow, Restaurant365, etc.)
• Support strategic client relationships and serve as a senior advisor on complex financial issues
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing strategy, workflow improvements, and firm growth initiatives
• Drive team accountability, performance, and alignment with EHS’s restaurant-first service model

What You Need to Succeed

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within hospitality, multi-unit environments
• 3+ years of experience managing teams or overseeing multiple client portfolios
• Deep understanding of restaurant financial operations and reporting cycles
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Toast POS and Advanced Excel skills.
• Bonus for Ottimate, and LiveFlow experience
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills — able to coach, guide, and set a high bar
• Accounting degree or CPA
• A balance of detail orientation and big-picture thinking, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions

Why Join Us?

As a key leader in our growing firm, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of restaurant accounting while enjoying the flexibility and support you need to thrive personally and professionally.

• Flexible remote work structure – We measure results, not hours. Work within your schedule while maintaining client and staff satisfaction.
• Comprehensive benefits – Competitive salary, Health, Vision, Dental, 401K match, and PTO.
• Real growth potential – Leadership seat in a fast-scaling, restaurant-focused firm.
• Tools and tech – We’ll set you up for success with a computer, monitor, and monthly cell phone stipend.
• Restaurant-driven community – Expect some client visits, industry events, and a team that genuinely loves hospitality.
• Collaborative culture – Your voice matters here. We listen, adapt, and grow together.
• Balanced intensity – We take our work and our clients seriously, but not ourselves. You’ll find teamwork, laughter, and a shared sense of purpose.

Our Core

Whether it’s brainstorming over a shared love of great food or celebrating a client’s success with a team toast, we bring the same energy and passion to our work as our clients do to their kitchens

Hospitality – Every interaction—internal or client-facing—is treated like dinner service: courteous, responsive, and seamless.

Integrity – We own our work, uphold ethical standards, and deliver what we promise.

Flexibility – We pivot quickly and adapt to shifting restaurant realities.

Passion – We love restaurants, numbers, and solving problems. That energy shows in everything we do.