Barteca creates restaurants where great food and attentive service are fun, stylish and accessible.

Description of Position

Responsible for the overall reporting of operating results and the administration of accounting practices. Accountable for planning, developing, implementing and administering financial control, analysis, operating systems and internal control in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax regulations and existing federal and state laws.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Operations with timely responses to questions and doing whatever it takes to help the store managers provide great guest experiences.
• Manage the payroll process to pay employees weekly.
• Primary contact between the Accounting department and Operations and is responsible for the resolution of weekly P&L and payroll questions.
• Produce restaurant level P&L data and other analysis for the weekly management
• meetings.
• Oversee monthly P&L close process and ensure that it is consistently completed on schedule.
• Perform detailed monthly review of Store and Corporate financial statements.
• Manage monthly accruals and prepare journal entries where necessary to provide accurate monthly financial statements.
• On a monthly basis review all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate adjustments are made.
• Maintain and revise, as needed, the financial model that is used to present
• financial results and projections to banks, investors and the Board.
• Prepare the monthly financial package that is sent to the Board and banks.
• Supervise the year-end financial audit and draft the annual report.
• Oversee audits for state sales tax, IRS, insurance and other various regulatory
• agencies, when required.
• Manage a current staff of eight and build a department to support a new unit
• growth rate of 35%-40% annually.
• Work directly with the IT department to continuously evolve the Company’s systems.
• Manage the annual financial budgeting process.
• Oversight of new store construction accounting and collection of tenantallowances.
• Insure that Accounts Receivables are collected on a timely basis.
• Prepare quarterly covenant calculations for the Bank.
• Perform special projects and analysis for the CFO

Why work with Barteca?

• Working with one of the fastest growing restaurant brands as noted by Restaurant Business Online. This position will be a true partner to and instrumental in the growth of the brand nationwide. UPDATE: Read more about Barteca's recent investment by General Atlantic. 
• Be a part of a restaurant brand that has stellar reviews in all markets
• Working with an award winning design focused team 
• Working with proven hospitality visionaries who are quality focused 
• Location flexibility as the company continues to grow

Reporting Structure

The Controller will report to Matt Wilber, CFO

ABOUT THE CHEFS

Barcelona Wine Bar has attracted top Chef's from a wide range of backgrounds. The team is a closely knit group of culinarians that have found a home with the Barcelona Wine Bar Concepts. Some notable chefs with links to their interviews include:

Christopher Lee, Culinary Director (2 Michelin Stars)

Frank Proto, Executive Chef New Haven

Steven Brand, Executive Chef Brookline

Emilio Garcia, Sous Chef Brookline

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant
• Multi-unit experience in either the retail or restaurant industries
• Excellent organizational, administrative & interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of restaurant technology and proficient
• computer skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to discern problem areas, and to implement and coordinate resolutions
• Ability to drive process improvements and cost reduction strategies
• Must have the highest ethical standards
• 2-5 years’ experience as a Controller
• Team player, but with ability to be a self starter and to work independently
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and projects a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of initiatives.
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, high-energy
• Highly organized. Able to create and implement the systems and tools 
• High degree of personal integrity and professionalism
• Comfort with uncertainty: we are a growing, entrepreneurial concept, with all the challenges and wonders
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Passion for the concept, cuisine and success of the brand in the given market.

Interested in learning more or know the right person? Email mandeep@hhcsearch.com

About the Company

Since 1996, Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant co-owners Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer have been entertaining diners with flavorful small plates, daring design, and a welcoming atmosphere. 

At Barcelona, we pride ourselves in preparing tapas both simple and elegant using the finest seasonal picks from local markets and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. The flavors are bold and the ingredients speak for themselves. Barcelona also offers an extensive selection of wines from Spain and South America and is one of the largest importers of Spanish wines in the United States. Barcelona serves 40 wines by the glass and we are constantly expanding and refining our wine offerings.

Today, we are the largest Spanish restaurant group in the United States with six locations in Connecticut: Greenwich, Stamford, South Norwalk, Fairfield, New Haven, West Hartford as well as locations in Atlanta, GA, Brookline, MA, South End Boston, MA Washington, DC and Reston, VA.

Inspired by the beach culture around the world, bartaco brings upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed and stylish environment. Served in small plates, the cuisine is rooted in the Mexican tradition but pulls from a broad palate of bold, spicy flavors from Asia, the Mediterranean and beyond. bartaco’s beverage menu is impressive starting with state of the art juicers that ensure freshly-squeezed juice in all of the unique cocktails, over 25 tequilas to choose from and imported beers. The stylish ambience, delicious food and cocktails create an unforgettable experience.

Notable PR

The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant News

instant interview

If you are excited about the position and know that you are right for the role, the easiest way to get to the top of the list is to submit a video interview. By clicking on the link below, you will be taken to a series of questions that will take less than 15 minutes to complete. It is a great way to stand out beyond your resume!

Up to $500 for referrals!

If you are not interested in this particular role but have people in your network that could be a good fit, we would love to help them. For any person we place at any of our clients that you refer to us, we send you a check for $500.

Each person is limited to only 3 referrals maximum so please only refer your best and help continue to build the best culinary network.