VP Finance and Controller Specs

Position Specification

Vice President & Controller




POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s accounting systems and procedures; and financial reporting requirements. The Controller will provide proactive management of financial performance of entire company and manage relationships with the financial community

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: The Accounting Department.
Other: All other members of the executive team

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES


• Ensure that all Department of Treasury, SEC and other Governmental required filings and reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain highly effective credit and collections practices and working capital management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor management information systems that provide timely, accurate and useful data for the measurement and improvement of performance.
• Oversee all aspects of insurance and risk management, including broker relationship, loss control and claims reporting.
• Prepare financial projections, monitor operating performance and insure compliance with debt covenants.
• Assist the board and senior management in strategic planning for the brand.
• Ensure that periodic financial reports, such as Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Sources and Uses of Cash Statements are prepared in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ensure that the proper Financial\cash control systems are in place and maintained.
• Develop, implement, and monitor management information systems that provide timely, accurate and useful data for the measurement and improvement of performance.
• Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Maintain the highest possible and consistent levels of customer service throughout the organization.
• Evaluate and employ labor saving and service improvement technologies such as POS and labor scheduling systems.
• Evaluate and employ food-cost control technologies such as POS and ‘Ideal Food Cost’ systems.


CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

CONTROLLER



IDEAL EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate is a CPA with an MBA or equivalent and approximately 10 to 15 years of related experience in the service, retail, restaurant or hospitality industries. Full Service Restaurant Industry experience is very desirable. Familiarity with accounting for Subchapter S, and Limited Liability Corporations is required. Experience with a Public Company is a plus. A strong background in IT is very desirable. Experience in a multi-unit franchise or retail environment with 100 or more locations is desirable, as is the demonstrated ability to develop and lead major strategic initiatives. Experience achieving and maintaining high levels of customer service in a retail environment are required, as well as experience with operating control technologies such as POS and labor scheduling systems, including Aloha and Radiant Systems.

IDEAL PERSONAL PROFILE
We are seeking a results oriented individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who has proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, a change agent, and a team player that can lead this organization to "best in class" status while maintaining high levels of morale and customer service. Exceptional skills in written and oral communications, problem-solving, and decision-making are required, as are the highest ethical standards of behavior.

This document is presented to you in confidence. All communication, whether written, oral or electronic should be addressed to:

James E. Weber, President
New Century Dynamics Executive Search
9370 Stoney Ridge Ln.
Johns Creek, GA 30022

Tel. 770-649-7051; Fax 770-649-7051; e-mail; jimweber@newcenturydynamics.com