Controller - Full-time / Part-time

Come Join Our New Team!

Pei Wei is looking for a Controller to play an instrumental role in the next phase of our growth as we build a new Restaurant Support Office team in the Las Colinas area of Irving, TX.  Pei Wei is the leader in fresh Pan-Asian fast-casual dining, with more than 200 restaurants in 21 states. We are looking for passionate team players to elevate an already exceptional brand. If you want to be part of something truly special where you can make a difference, then apply today to explore this exciting career opportunity.

What you will do:

Oversee the full scope of the accounting department by managing both internal and outsourced accounting resources to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close, tax compliance, payment processing, receivables collection, cash management, bank account reconciliation, project accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other accounting tasks are completed in an effective manner and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Coordinate the annual financial audit with external auditors including preparation of needed “prepared by client” (PBC) schedules, financial statements and accompanying notes.

Essential Functions:

• Recommend, implement, and maintain accounting practices to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepare monthly financial statements and the monthly internal financial package in partnership with the head of FP&A
• Ensure timely reconciliation and review of all balance sheet accounts each month
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions, including accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports and cash control
• Oversee corporate tax compliance for all incomes taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, use taxes, etc. to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate tax returns, taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes
• Manage the timely processing, issuance and renewal of business licenses and similar to ensure compliance with all local requirements
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all financial systems, processes and data, to enhance the company's value
• Create checks and balances for all financial data to ensure sound management of company assets
• Manage the accurate and timely calculation of all incentive plans
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects as needed
• Mange all bookkeeping tasks to accurately reflect the company’s financial position
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff

What you need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• MBA preferred
• CPA certification preferred

Experience:

• 10 years of hands-on accounting experience
• 5 years of management experience
• Multi-unit restaurant experience preferred
• Cash management or treasury experience a plus

Competencies:

• Flexible and able to quickly pivot between roles and priorities
• Ability to work at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Tenacious and self-driven
• Resourceful with the ability to build accounting processes from scratch
• Collaborative and a team player
• Focused on supporting field operations with an internal customer service mindset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access

Working Conditions:

• Position requires talking, hearing, walking, sedentary work, and visual acuity
• Normal office environment

What we offer:

• Growth opportunities in a fun and fast-moving environment
• 15 days of PTO per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans
• Generous meal benefits

Pei Wei is proud to be an equal opportunity employer workplace.