Finance Department - Controller

THE FENNEC

The Fennec brings an entirely new concept to Birmingham. The four unique spaces, The Fennec, The Social, The Cypress, and The Foxhole Lounge, provide a variety of options to feature events enhanced by entertainment from new artists, while coupled with a locally progressive menu. The Fennec’s menu has been created by an award-winning chef, and our contemporary cocktail bar offers tailored cocktails. The leaders of the Fennec have a mission to make excellence effortlessly routine.

The Financial Assistant performs specific, required duties in the Fennec related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Onboarding. Knowledge of Quickbooks is a must and restaurant accounting experience is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Controller is responsible for maintaining and enforcing The Fennec financial, Human Resources & Administrative controls per Company policy. The Controller oversees financial statements, payroll, invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Their duties include directing department operations, compiling financial reports needed for sales and marketing strategy, and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting.

The Controller position:

• Ensures that the hiring process for hourly employees is documented and in compliance with The Fennec procedures and local regulations.

• Ensures that the Fennec employee relations issues, public liability, worker’s compensation issues, and any potential liabilities are reported promptly to General Manager and the HR partner.

• Enters AP and AR into Quickbooks, and reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis.

• Notifying the General Manager of any at-risk receivables and making sure that action is taken to collect payment.

• Maintaining personnel files, vendor invoices, Human Resources compliance files, and other required filings.

• Present a professional image to employees, management, and guests.

• Work as a team, helping all employees to complete the required activities that provide a great guest experience and workplace.

• This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Quickbooks, Excel, Toast, and Microsoft Word

Minimum 6 years of bookkeeping & restaurant experience or equivalent.

SKILLS

Highly motivated, energetic, and willing to learn.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and use independent judgment and initiative.

Ability to work with interruptions in a high-energy environment.

Ability to process new information quickly.

Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move throughout the Fennec (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.

Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders. Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.

Ability to occasionally, regularly, and frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.