We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting operations and provide meaningful financial direction for a restaurant-focused business in New York, New York. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in food and beverage environments who can translate financial data into practical recommendations that support performance and profitability. The Director of Finance/Controller will play a central role in strengthening reporting, improving processes, and supporting sound business decisions across daily operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full accounting function for restaurant operations, ensuring accurate and timely handling of daily financial activity.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor-related financial coordination to maintain organized and efficient operations.<br>• Monitor cash position, complete bank reconciliations, and support effective cash flow management across the business.<br>• Produce regular financial statements and management reports that highlight performance, trends, and key business metrics.<br>• Conduct weekly cost reviews focused on labor, food, and beverage results, then present clear analysis with practical recommendations.<br>• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process to support planning, expense control, and financial visibility.<br>• Establish and refine accounting procedures and workflow standards to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.<br>• Oversee the use of financial systems, including QuickBooks for general ledger activity and Toast for operational reporting needs.
<p>65,000 - 75,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits include:</p><ul><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>health insurance</li><li>paid time off</li><li>paid holidays</li></ul><p>A growing regional CPA firm in Middletown is seeking a bookkeeper or staff accountant. The role will get involved in various bookkeeping and accounting functions for small business clients. There is definitely opportunity for growth, given the candidates desire to grow within the profession. This opportunity will be primarily dealing with small business accounting duties especially various general accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, etc. The firm offers a very good benefits and compensation plan and the ability down the road to work several days from home. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss.</p>