Accounts and Finance Head - US Accounting

Company Overview

Chandi Hospitality Group is a hospitality business with a strong background in restaurants and multi-unit operations. The group has grown from managing and developing restaurant concepts into operating a portfolio that includes Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Stout Brothers Irish Pub and Restaurant, Bibi’s Burger Bar, Beer Baron, and an upcoming Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven location. The organization emphasizes community, integrity, continuous learning, and steady improvement.

Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Accounts and Finance Head to oversee accounting and bookkeeping operations for US-based restaurant businesses. This role requires deep practical knowledge of US accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting, along with demonstrated leadership in managing a team. Experience in hospitality or restaurant accounting will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, guide, and monitor the accounting team, including training, task allocation, quality checks, and deadline tracking.
• Support team development by coaching junior staff and ensuring smooth coordination with operations and leadership.
• Oversee complete bookkeeping for US entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor settlements, invoicing, and collection follow-up.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, and POS settlements.
• Process and review payroll on schedule, including timesheets, overtime, deductions, reimbursements, and benefit-related entries.
• Maintain payroll records and coordinate with payroll processors or providers to ensure timely completion.
• Support payroll tax reporting and related compliance requirements.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, and analyze variances in financial results.
• Create management reports and MIS dashboards, while also assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Assist with sales tax, 1099 filings, year-end paperwork, and coordination with CPAs or external accountants for audits and tax matters.
• Reconcile restaurant sales from POS and delivery platforms, and monitor food cost, labor cost, discounts, voids, refunds, and comps.
• Track inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and reporting across multiple restaurant locations.
• Strengthen accounting controls, improve SOPs, and refine workflows to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain organized records and ensure documentation is completed on time.

Work Schedule and Environment

This is a full-time role based in Mohali, Punjab. The position follows a US shift / night shift schedule and is intended for candidates familiar with working across time zones.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in US accounting and bookkeeping.
• Strong experience processing payroll for US employees.
• At least 3 years of experience in team supervision or people management.
• Good understanding of US GAAP basics.
• Hands-on exposure to tools such as QuickBooks, Restaurant365, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel capability, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
• Strong grasp of reconciliations and month-end closing processes.
• Excellent analytical ability, leadership qualities, and communication skills.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in restaurant or hospitality accounting.
• Experience handling books for multiple entities or locations.
• Familiarity with POS platforms such as Toast, Clover, and Square.
• Experience working with US clients or US-based companies.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work with expanding US hospitality brands.
• Potential for long-term career growth.
• Professional and fast-paced workplace culture.
• Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience.

Additional Information

Industry preference is hospitality, restaurants, and multi-unit operations. The role requires practical ownership of accounting processes and the ability to lead a team in a structured, deadline-driven environment.