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Overview
Job Title:
Controller
Location:
Bellevue, WA (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Salary:
Up to $133,333 to $166,666
Skills:
Accounting Manager/Controller, food & beverage industry expertise, GAAP, bilingual, restaurant operations
About the Company / Opportunity A rapidly expanding food & beverage brand with locations across the West Coast is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys blending structure with growth. The Controller will be instrumental in shaping financial systems, managing a small but capable accounting team, and partnering with leadership to support continued expansion.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close
Manage and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Drive process improvements and implement scalable systems to support multi-location growth
Prepare financial statements and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals
Partner with senior leadership to forecast, budget, and develop strategic financial insights
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
Must-Have Skills
Proven accounting leadership and team management experience
Deep accounting expertise within food, beverage, restaurant, or hospitality industries
Ability to work fully on-site in Bellevue and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-Have Skills
Bilingual in Mandarin or another Chinese dialect
Experience supporting restaurant or retail business operations
Background in scaling financial processes within growing multi-unit companies
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Restaurants and Hospitality
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Controller
Location:
Bellevue, WA (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Salary:
Up to $133,333 to $166,666
Skills:
Accounting Manager/Controller, food & beverage industry expertise, GAAP, bilingual, restaurant operations
About the Company / Opportunity A rapidly expanding food & beverage brand with locations across the West Coast is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys blending structure with growth. The Controller will be instrumental in shaping financial systems, managing a small but capable accounting team, and partnering with leadership to support continued expansion.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close
Manage and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Drive process improvements and implement scalable systems to support multi-location growth
Prepare financial statements and coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals
Partner with senior leadership to forecast, budget, and develop strategic financial insights
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
Must-Have Skills
Proven accounting leadership and team management experience
Deep accounting expertise within food, beverage, restaurant, or hospitality industries
Ability to work fully on-site in Bellevue and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-Have Skills
Bilingual in Mandarin or another Chinese dialect
Experience supporting restaurant or retail business operations
Background in scaling financial processes within growing multi-unit companies
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Restaurants and Hospitality
Get notified about new Controller jobs in Bellevue, WA.
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