Financial Controller

Daniel Humm Hospitality is a New York–based restaurant group led by Chef Daniel Humm, known for its innovative approach to fine dining. Its flagship, Eleven Madison Park, is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant recognized for its refined, seasonal, and plant-forward cuisine.The group also operates Clemente Bar, an intimate cocktail and dining concept blending art, design, and high-level hospitality. Building on this vision, HUMM is set to open in Fall 2026, continuing the group’s focus on creativity and evolution in modern dining.This position is onsite 5 days a week at HUMM.Position SummaryThe Controller is responsible for daily and weekly financial reporting, revenue reconciliation, accounts payable, and month-end accounting processes for a high-volume restaurant operation. This position oversees reservation deposit tracking, vendor payments, tip and commission reconciliations, and tax filings while ensuring accuracy across financial records and reporting. Supports leadership through KPI analysis, financial reporting, and maintaining organized, detail-oriented accounting practices in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This is an amazing opportunity to help support with the opening of a new restaurant.Reports To: Chief Financial OfficerDaily and Weekly Sales ReportingReconcile revenue from prior daySend out daily flash reports to owners, investors, and managersRecord comps, house accounts, and deposit redemptionsCreate weekly KPI reports using revenue, COGS, and payroll dataResy DepositsEnsure that all reservation deposits are accurately recorded and redeemedRefund deposits when necessaryAccounts PayablePay vendors weekly via check or ACHUpload positive pay information to bank websiteDouble check staff accountant’s invoice entries and spot check account statementsCreate and Analyze Month-end Financial DocumentsComplete bank reconciliationRecord journal entries to account for inventories, pre-payments, and accrualsReconcile balance sheet and prepare work papers with appropriate backupsCreate invoices to bill third partiesMaintain timeline for prompt month-end processingPrepare month-end financial reports and analysis and disseminate to appropriate PartiesTip and Commission ReconciliationsReconcile tips received with daily tip pool worksheets and inform team of any errorsCompile weekly commission report for events departmentPrepare sales tax and commercial rent tax filingsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldPreferred 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industryStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills