Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Fairfield Catering Group owns and operates private event catering venues in Connecticut and New York, with a strong focus on the wedding market. The company has grown from one location in 1989 to four locations today with approximately 500 employees and annual sales approaching $20M. The company’s most recent project – the $10M renovation and expansion of Le Chateau in South Salem, NY – is an example of our commitment to expansion with excellence.

The company’s other properties include: The Candlewood Inn, Brookfield, CT; The Waterview, Monroe, CT; and The Riverview, Simsbury, CT.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Fairfield Caterers is seeking an experienced professional to lead our finance, accounting, and administrative functions through a period of organizational growth and evolution.

NOTE: This is a senior-level role and reports directly to ownership. We are most interested in candidates with a strong accounting and finance background in the food & beverage, hospitality and/or restaurant fields.

As the company matures from a promising local business to an industry-leading organization, the Accounting Manager will manage the company's financial and administrative operations and drive an organization-wide culture of accountability, work effectively as a thought partner to managers across the company and empower fiscally sound and legally compliant decision-making at all levels.

This position will be based primarily in our offices in Brookfield, CT: there will be some opportunities to work flex hours and/or from home office; and there will be some local travel to the venues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing daily financial operations and supervising employees (2) in the general accounting function and all financial reporting including:
• accounts payable
• payment receipts and invoicing
• month end + year end close
• bank reconciliations and online cash management
• general ledger
• P&L
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow
• Budget creation + variance analysis
• Multi-state payroll tax (via Paychex) and sales tax reporting (CT + NY)
• Support human resource administration including payroll, medical benefits, Simple IRA , 401K (we use Paychex for time + attendance, payroll and some HR/benefits support)
• Provide sales projections and analysis.
• Participate in yearly tax preparation/support with company’s CPA firm.
• Support/coordination for yearly audits related to workers compensation and insurance.
• Project and budget management support for capital projects.
• 1099 reporting + filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of accounting and finance experience, including experience in foodservice, hospitality or a related industry, evidenced by experience tracking food cost, hourly labor, inventories, seasonal cash flows.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Expertise in financial and managerial reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, cash flow, and payroll.
• Strong affinity for technology and experience working with:
• QuickBooks, Paychex, Caterease
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups and Pivot Tables)
• A demonstrated ability to think strategically to assess risks, streamline systems, and reduce expenses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to connect with and present to a variety of stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

In addition to these qualifications, we are looking for an individual who will bring integrity, credibility, a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to our organization’s mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookfield, CT 06804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accrual accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Financial accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Paychex: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Human resources management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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