Controller

BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. Our hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. We put the restaurant first and offer tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant’s website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 7,000 restaurants worldwide including The Meatball Shop, Gramercy Tavern, and Eleven Madison Park. Learn more: www.getbento.com

We’re searching for a Controller to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate is someone who will inspire and build a high-performing accounting team, but can also embrace ambiguity and loves solving problems. You will play a critical role in ensuring we continue building a world-class accounting function while partnering across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the accounting team while driving efficiency and automation to keep up with the demands of BentoBox’s high-growth business
• Oversee and own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes including detailed analysis and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and reparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee the accounting process for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and compliance
• Deliver accurate and timely results reporting to management, shareholders, regulators, and the Board of Directors
• Lead relationships with external auditors, accounting/tax advisors, develop robust internal controls for the organization and lead the annual financial audit process
• Manage technical accounting questions and updates
• Provide support for the annual budgeting and planning process
• Work with FP&A team on monthly forecast against budget including cash flow projections and liquidity forecasts

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a mix of public accounting and private or public company experience
• CPA and/or equivalent preferred
• Strong ERP systems experience, preferably in NetSuite or Workday
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and reporting requirements
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
• Strong project management and systems implementation experience
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others while ramping in a new business and role
• Excellent knowledge in assessing, developing, and implementing internal controls
• Excitement around navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a high performing professional accounting team
• Preferred: 
• Prior experience building and executing a SaaS-based business model and deep understanding of relevant KPIs (e.g. ARR, LTV, CAC, Recurring vs. Non-Recurring revenue, etc.)
• Experience with B2B subscription businesses
• Experience with IPO readiness, multi-jurisdictional tax, internal controls, and SOX compliance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + equity
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, life insurance)
• Flexible paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development, growth and support
• Perks when dining with BentoBox customers such as tip reimbursement
• Making a positive impact on the hospitality community

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BentoBox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.