Financial Controller

Controller

Episcope Hospitality – Chicago, IL (preference for on-site, but will consider well-qualified remote candidates) 

Job Details

Episcope Hospitality is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in America. Founded and overseen by restauranteur David Morton of the Morton’s Steakhouse family, Episcope has legendary culture marked by creativity, passion, quality, and love. The company currently operates in Chicago, New York, Phoenix and Northern Virginia, and it will soon open additional locations in Boston and Los Angeles. Episcope offers a unique laboratory environment that encourages learning, ongoing development, and close collaboration with some of the top minds in business, food, beverage and design.

We are looking for a Controller to be a key partner to the Founder and CFO in developing a best-in-class finance and accounting function. The Controller will play an instrumental role in building the Episcope financial reporting structures and financial planning and analysis capabilities in support of our company’s mission and growth. We expect that this is a leader who will build a team of appropriate size and ability to ensure the successful execution of Episcope’s financial objectives.


Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate and oversee financial reporting across all Episcope properties
• Ensure all basic financial and transactional processes are executed and accounted for appropriately (e.g. A/P, A/R, cash management/reconciliation, payroll & benefits, etc.)
• Ensure consistency in accounting policies and procedures at each location
• Prepare timely and accurate unit-level P&Ls with insights for distribution to management and partners
• Develop annual budgets for each property and the group overall

• Support operational leaders with performance metrics, cost controls, and P&L reviews

• Support the senior management team on strategic projects, including budgeting and forecasting for new location openings

• Develop and implement appropriate internal controls to ensure the integrity of cash management and the broader financial aspects of the business

• Establish SOPs for cash handling, POS reconciliation, procurement, etc.
• Conduct regular property-level audits and variance analysis

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, licensing, health & safety financial standards, and audit requirements

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management (CPA a plus)
• 3+ years of finance / accounting experience in a similar role for a multi-unit restaurant or hospitality company
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Toast POS; experience with other accounting / restaurant software platforms (e.g. Ottimate, Restaurant365, MarginEdge, etc.) a plus
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling, reporting and analysis
• Comfort with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing hospitality group with exciting expansion plans
• Opportunity to build finance and accounting function from the ground up
• Collaborative culture that values hospitality at every level
• Competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for development