Senior Lead Accountant

Avli is looking for a highly capable Senior Lead Accountant to support our growing restaurant group!

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Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000.00 /year, based on experience
Avli Restaurants are creative Greek, where tradition meets contemporary elegance and guests experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy), and Meraki (passion).
We welcome you in to live and enjoy life through our classic and contemporary Greek dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece. As Avli continues to grow — opening new locations and expanding into retail and corporate partnerships — we're building out our finance team to match, and this role sits at the heart of that effort.
This position is remote, but occasional on-site presence is required for team meetings, leadership seminars, working sessions, or policy audits.
The Senior Lead Accountant reports to the VP of Finance and owns key accounting processes across the Company, including accounts payable oversight, account reconciliations, month-end close support, inventory and fixed asset accounting, sales tax support, financial reporting support, and audit/tax documentation.
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, formulas, large-volume data analysis)Strong technical accounting knowledge and GAAP proficiencySound judgment and process improvement mindsetSage Intacct, MarginEdge, restaurant accounting, multi-entity, or multi-location experience preferredProfessional communication across all levels of leadership and operations
Job Duties:
Accounting Operations
Prepare and present monthly and YTD financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, and variance analysisLead and review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and classifiedPerform and review complex account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely mannerManage inventory accounting, including monthly deltas, G/L reconciliation, and variance analysisOversee the fixed asset lifecycle: capitalization, disposals/transfers, depreciation, and reconciliationLead key components of month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliationsReview AP transactions to ensure invoices and staff reimbursements are recorded and paid accuratelyOversee cash receipts processing and revenue recording alongside the operations teamReview company credit card expense reports and administer the corporate card program
Reporting & Compliance
Support preparation of annual tax documents and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentationPrepare and file state and local sales tax returns, maintaining supporting documentation for compliancePrepare and analyze monthly budget and forecast-to-actual variance reports, communicating findings to leadershipPrepare recurring commission reports and schedules to support payroll processingAssist with creating and maintaining store-level and corporate bank accounts
Team & Process Leadership
Oversee day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting DepartmentProvide guidance and support to accounting team members as a resource for complex questionsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencyPartner with operations and other departments to research financial issues and support business decisions
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field requiredMinimum of 5 years' progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliationsCPA or other relevant professional certification preferred
General:
Ability to work seated for several hours per day with frequent data entryAbility/stamina to work a minimum of 40+ hours a week
Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000.00 /year, based on experience
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. xzbcwsv It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.
Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insuranceWork from home