Controller

Controller Houston, TX 77018 $76,826.72 - $92,522.50 a year - Full-time $76,826.72 - $92,522.50 a year -

Full-time Controller The Frenchy's Companies Position Title:

Controller Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer Location:

Houston, TX (On-Site)

Direct Reports:

Accounting team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Staff Accounting Position Summary The Frenchy's Companies is one of Houston's most iconic and enduring food enterprises, with a multi-decade legacy rooted in the city's culinary heritage and a brand recognized across Texas and the Gulf Coast region. The Controller is the senior in-house accounting leader for the enterprise, a multi-entity organization comprising Frenchy's Sausage Company (FSC), a USDA-inspected food manufacturer distributing through Sysco, US Foods, Ben E. Keith, Walmart, and HEB; Frenchy's Restaurant Group, Inc. (FRG), the QSR franchisor of the Frenchy's Chicken brand; and Frenchy's Chicken (FC), the corporate flagship restaurant operated through 3919 Scott Street, Inc. The Controller owns the integrity of the books and records, leads the in-house accounting team, and partners with the CFO to deliver timely, accurate, decision-ready financial information to ownership, lenders, franchisees, and external advisors. This is a hands-on technical role accountable for monthly close, internal controls, lender reporting, inventory and cost integrity, and the consolidated financial picture across the enterprise. Key ResponsibilitiesManagement Lead and develop the accounting team responsible for daily transactions, monthly close, and entity-level reporting across FSC, FRG, and FC, including performance expectations and accountability for AP, AR, payroll, and staff accounting Establish, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate to a multi-entity enterprise spanning USDA-regulated manufacturing, franchising, and corporate restaurant operations Coordinate the work of the CFO, external CPAs, tax preparers, and other third-party advisors, ensuring clean handoffs and consistent treatment across entities Maintain the chart of accounts, intercompany framework, and consolidation approach across all operating entities and related holding companies

Transactions Accounts Payable:

Oversee vendor onboarding, three-way matching for manufacturing inputs, approval workflows, payment runs, 1099 administration, and vendor reconciliations across all entities

Accounts Receivable:

Manage broker and broadline distributor billing for FSC (Sysco, US Foods, Ben E. Keith, Walmart, HEB), franchise royalty and marketing fund collections via ACH for FRG, and credit card and deposit reconciliation for the FC corporate restaurant

Payroll:

Oversee multi-state payroll including tip reporting and FICA tip credit treatment for restaurant employees, manufacturing hourly and overtime calculations, and salaried corporate payroll, along with all related tax filings

Cash Management:

Reconcile all operating, payroll, sweep, and lender-controlled bank accounts; manage daily cash positioning and intercompany transfers consistent with loan covenants and intercompany policies

Inventory:

Maintain accurate perpetual inventory for FSC raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods; oversee food and paper inventory at the FC corporate restaurant; ensure proper costing and lot tracking for USDA-regulated products

Loan Administration:

Administer all term loans, revolvers, and equipment financing including draws, principal and interest payments, covenant calculations, borrowing base certificates where applicable, and lender reporting packages

Systems:

Operate, maintain, and improve QuickBooks and supporting financial systems; manage Toast POS data flows for sales, labor, and royalty calculation across the corporate restaurant and franchisee network; lead integrations with manufacturing or production systems and broker EDI feeds Reporting Close the books monthly across FSC, FRG, and FC and produce entity-level and consolidated financial statements within the agreed close calendar Prepare manufacturing cost reporting for FSC including standard versus actual cost variance analysis, yield analysis, labor absorption, overhead application, and gross margin by SKU and channel Produce a weekly and period-end operating P&L for the FC corporate restaurant with prime cost reporting (food, paper, labor) sourced from Toast and accounting data, including same-store sales and four-wall margin analysis Produce franchisor reporting for FRG including royalty revenue by franchisee (validated against Toast sales data), marketing fund activity and reconciliation, FDD-supporting financial statements, and franchisee aging and royalty compliance Prepare lender reporting packages, covenant compliance certificates, and DSCR calculations on the cadence required by Unity National Bank, Stellar Bank, and any successor lenders Support external audits, lender reviews, and the preparation of federal and state income, sales and use, mixed beverage, payroll, and property tax filings; provide ad hoc analysis to the CEO and CFO Planning Provide accounting data, historical analysis, and reporting infrastructure to support the CFO's annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes Analyze actual results against budget and prior periods, identify root causes, and surface variance commentary and recommendations to the CFO and operating leadership Produce the underlying financial data and models required for franchisee unit economics, manufacturing capacity decisions, new SKU launches, co-packing opportunities, refinancing, and intercompany funding analyses led by the CFO Compliance Ensure compliance with all loan covenants, including DSCR testing, intercompany transfer restrictions, financial reporting deadlines, and any borrowing base or collateral reporting requirements Maintain franchise accounting compliance under

FASB ASC 606

for franchise fee and royalty recognition and marketing fund accounting, in line with FTC Franchise Rule requirements and FDD audited financial statement obligations Oversee timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local tax obligations including income, franchise, sales and use, mixed beverage where applicable, payroll, property, and unclaimed property Maintain documentation supporting intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, management fees, and any related-party arrangements consistent with IRS expectations and any prohibited transaction considerations applicable to ownership structures Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to food manufacturing, restaurant operations, and franchising Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership role Demonstrated experience in food manufacturing or other process manufacturing environments, including standard costing, bill of materials, yield analysis, labor and overhead absorption, and inventory valuation Demonstrated experience in restaurant accounting, including prime cost management, daily sales reporting, tip reporting, and four-wall P&L analysis; experience with Toast POS data is a plus Working knowledge of franchisor accounting, including royalty and franchise fee recognition under ASC 606 and marketing fund administration Strong proficiency with QuickBooks in multi-entity environments (class and location tracking, integrations with Toast POS, manufacturing or production systems, and payroll providers); strong technical foundation in

U.S. GAAP

including

ASC 606, ASC

842, and inventory and cost accounting standards Experience administering bank loans, covenant compliance, and lender reporting in a closely held, multi-entity company Proven team leadership skills and the ability to engage directly with ownership, lenders, auditors, franchisees, and outside advisors; high attention to detail and personal accountability for the close calendar and the integrity of the books Work Environment On-site at The Frenchy's Companies headquarters in Houston, Texas Direct collaboration with operations leadership across manufacturing, restaurant operations, and franchise support, and regular interaction with the CFO, CEO, ownership, external CPAs, lenders, franchisees, and brokers Occasional travel to the FC corporate restaurant, the FSC manufacturing facility, and franchisee sites as needed Compensation and Benefits The Frenchy's Companies offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Pay:

$76,826.72 - $92,522.50 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Accounting:

8 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person