Hospitality Controller

CFS

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$155,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Best Practices, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chinese Language, Cost Accounting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Mandarin Chinese Language, Mentoring, Restaurant, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
7 days ago

Controller – Hospitality Restaurant Group

Salary: $120,000 - $155,000 – Depending on Experience

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out

  • Urgent, high-impact Controller role with immediate ownership
  • Hypergrowth company with ~30 locations across 4 states
  • Lead and develop a Controller team of 6–8 (mostly junior)
  • Opportunity to build structure, processes, and best practices
  • Clear path for growth into future Controller → CFO progression
  • High visibility with VP + CEO

Controller Perks & Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision (details being finalized)
  • 401(k)
  • PTO + holidays
  • Employee dining discounts
  • Growth opportunities within the Controller / finance leadership track

Controller Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a Controller team of 6–8 (mentorship + development)
  • Oversee full-cycle, multi-entity, multi-state accounting
  • Own Controller-level month-end close + financial reporting
  • Drive inventory and cost accounting across locations
  • Provide cash flow forecasting and insights to leadership
  • Implement and refine Controller SOPs + internal controls
  • Partner with operations + executive leadership
  • Support audit processes and compliance
  • Oversee ERP systems and financial workflows

Controller Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
  • REQUIRED: Restaurant / hospitality Controller experience
  • Proven experience managing Controller or accounting teams (6+)
  • Strong hands-on Controller-level accounting background
  • Experience in multi-state / multi-entity environments
  • ERP experience (R365, Odoo, or similar) preferred
  • CPA or pursuing is a plus
  • Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus

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MaxSalary: USD155000
MinSalary: USD120000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/