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About the Role

This role focuses on full-cycle accounting and sales reconciliation activities in a complex, multi-location restaurant environment. You will lead and support accounting processes for company-operated restaurant locations, drive process standardization, and contribute to system implementations and large-scale transformation projects. The position offers exposure to global brands, demanding and high-growth operations, and the opportunity to work closely with Finance, Operations, and Project teams while managing offshore resources and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Perform sales reconciliation activities for multiple restaurant locations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of variances.
Support integration projects involving corporate restaurant locations, including process alignment and accounting standardization across locations.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Finance, Operations, and Project teams to deliver business objectives and transformation initiatives.
Assist with system implementations, ERP enhancements, and other operational accounting initiatives to improve efficiency and control.
Analyze existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve financial reporting.
Support month-end close activities, including GL close, balance sheet reconciliations, and project-related accounting requirements.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts, including fixed assets and deferred revenue.
Contribute to full-cycle accounting processes, including budgeting, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
Ensure adherence to internal control processes, including SOX-related controls, and support audit requirements as needed.
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to analyze financial data and support decision-making.
Utilize ERP systems and related tools (such as SAP and reporting platforms) to support accounting, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
Participate in large-scale business transformation projects, ensuring accounting requirements are captured, tested, and implemented effectively.
Apply critical thinking and strong work management skills to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment with multiple concurrent projects.
Provide guidance and oversight to 4–5 offshore team members, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with accounting standards and processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues, provide feedback, and maintain a level-headed, professional approach in a fast-paced setting.
Maintain a process-driven mindset, ensuring tasks align with the broader business and operational objectives while meeting strict deadlines.
Support compliance with ASC 842, ASC 606, and other relevant accounting standards as applicable to the restaurant and retail environment.

Requirements

Experience in restaurant accounting, quick service restaurant (QSR), retail, or multi-location operating environments.
Strong understanding of company-operated restaurant accounting and operational workflows.
Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, GL close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Proficiency in accounting functions such as budgeting, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in sales reconciliations and resolving variances across multiple locations.
Experience participating in system implementations, ERP enhancements, or large-scale business transformation projects.
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across Finance, Operations, and Project teams.
Solid understanding of internal control processes and SOX compliance requirements.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP).
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions and manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
Level-headed approach with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
Process-driven mindset with the ability to prioritize effectively and see the larger operational and strategic picture.
Strong work management and critical thinking skills, especially during busy periods such as month end.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or Controller experience.
Pursuing Canadian CA/CPA or holding an international CA/CPA qualification.
Big 4 accounting firm experience.
Experience managing an offshore team, including oversight of 4–5 offshore agents.
Knowledge of PowerQuery and Power BI as assets for data analysis and reporting.
Familiarity with Hyperion or similar financial consolidation and reporting tools.
Exposure to ASC 842 and ASC 606 accounting standards.
Experience with fixed asset accounting and deferred revenue accounting.
Background in internal control processes and audit support, including SOX environments.
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating humility, openness to feedback, and a collaborative approach.
Ability to thrive in a results-driven, entrepreneurial culture that values performance, accountability, and execution.

Skills

Sales reconciliation
Full-cycle accounting
Month-end close
GL close
Balance sheet reconciliations
Budgeting
Financial analysis
Financial statement preparation
Financial reporting
Internal controls
SOX compliance
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions)
ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Project management
Stakeholder management
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Work management
ASC 842
ASC 606
Fixed asset accounting
Deferred revenue accounting
Audit support
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration
Process improvement
PowerQuery
Power BI
Hyperion

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Contract
Onsite

Experience Level

Controller experience

Education Level

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Canadian CA/CPA qualification
International CA/CPA qualification

Salary/Compensations

$57.00 - $62.00/hr

About the Company

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.