Assistant Controller

Brand:

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

Bring your expertise. Build from scratch. Fuel something bigger.

At Bagel Brands, we help others own the morning - and that starts behind the scenes with a strong, purpose-driven finance team.

We're hiring an Assistant Controller to help build our Accounting department from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to create structure, shape a high-performing team, and establish scalable systems - all in support of a brand rooted in joy, community, and ownership.

You'll work closely with our Controller to lead a 5+ person team responsible for monthly close, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting in line with U.S. GAAP. But just as importantly, you'll model our values - supporting others, taking ownership, and yes, having fun along the way.

We offer full benefits (Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability, life insurance), 401k+ company match, self-managed PTO, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, EAP, and more! We are targeting $155,000-$175,000 base salary with annual 20% bonus potential. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual $30,000 LTIP. Our office is located at Colorado Blvd. & I-25 in Denver.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervise corporate accounting, property accounting, and payroll managers and staff and associated functions, and provide back-up to these roles as needed.
• Assist with the month-end financial close process and related reporting activities
• Support internal controls and compliance, including documentation and testing of key controls
• Help maintain and reconcile the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Maintain and update the monthly close checklist and ensure timely completion of recurring accounting tasks
• Assist in preparing financial statement schedules and documentation for internal and external reporting
• Support reporting activities, including the preparation and review of footnotes and supporting schedules
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to provide requested documentation and analysis
• Assist in resolving technical accounting issues, including those related to revenue recognition, lease accounting, and other FASB guidance
• Help manage the fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Perform and review account reconciliations across the balance sheet and income statement
• Prepare and calculate key judgmental accounting areas, including the medical reserve analysis and loyalty points liabilities, and other areas as required
• Contribute to internal management reporting in partnership with the Finance team
• Support the development and implementation of standardized accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of systems and processes to support a growing organization
• Support Controller, in partnership with IT, in evaluation and maintenance of accounting systems and software, including routine system maintenance, system enhancements, and new system implementations as necessary
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Controller or CFO
• Lead hiring, training, and career development of accounting team members
• Act as key service provider and partner to other departments within the business by leading cross-functional projects and process development efforts as needed
• Perform other duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous experience supervising an accounting team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Aptitude to bring our values to life by being guest obsessed, supporting others, taking ownership and having fun

Preferred:

• Experience with reporting or supporting company filings
• Experience with multi-unit restaurants and/or retail organizations.
• Proficiency in implementation and maintenance of ERP systems such as NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics

EDUCATION - TRAINING - EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification required
• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or industry experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, and financial reporting requirements

Compensation Range:

*Starting pay is subject to Local and State Minimum Wage regulations.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.