Financial controller

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About Resident:
Resident is not a restaurant. We are a VC-backed culinary events platform that is empowering the next generation of culinary stars. We reimagine where, when, and how people dine by leveraging the ‘sharing’ economy to host our Michelin-grade events in townhouses, penthouses, members-only clubs, and chef demonstration kitchens across NYC. Resident has 10’xed in revenue since 2021 and we are just getting started!

Our roster of 70+ chefs have experience at the world’s best restaurants, including: Eleven Madison Park, Noma, Per Se, Alinea, and The French Laundry. They choose to work with us because, unlike their day jobs, we give them creative control to design and execute whatever menu they choose (within loose guidelines). By cooking in an open kitchen and personally introducing each course, the chef has a unique opportunity to network with guests, gain personal exposure, and build their brand. While the concept of a ‘pop-up’ isn’t new, chefs love working with us because of our turnkey operational and marketing framework, meaning that their only responsibility is to create a delicious menu and enjoy the spotlight.

Rather than operating in traditional commercial spaces, we partner with luxury real-estate developers who are interested in offering our programming within their properties. The building receives a free, leading-edge experiential amenity that garners press and generates sales leads; and we receive a long-term, rent-free location to host building tenants, members of the public, and our private clients. We’ve partnered with Extell, LCOR, RXR, Savanna, and The Dermot Company, to name a few.

There are a number of exciting strategic financial initiatives that Resident is pursuing in 2025. We are in the process of acquiring a company that will enable us to expand the scope of our offering. This transaction will allow our team to sell awards ceremonies, conferences and larger parties immediately. We are also exploring the launch of membership programs and licensing deals to meet continued demand from repeat institutional clientele. We believe that these initiatives will allow us to double revenue by the end of 2026.

Select investors include: Valor Equity Partners (invested in: Tesla, SpaceX, Reddit), Bienville Capital (invested in: Zola, Qualia, and Ro), Quality Branded (owners of: Smith & Wollensky, Quality Italian), and Mike Kennedy (co-owner: Olmsted + Maison Yaki).

Select clients include: Blackstone, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Checkout.com, The Clinton Foundation, Cravath, Goldman Sachs, Google, Inspirato, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Nextview Ventures, Sprinklr, Snowflake, Verizon, White & Case

About the role:

Resident is in search of a Financial Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience in eCommerce, media, software, or hospitality. This role will be responsible for organizing and streamlining expense and revenue reporting, managing various balance sheet initiatives and deriving actionable insights that optimize corporate performance. Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the executive team, this role will have high visibility within our team, with the potential to lead a growing financial department over time.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, demonstrating strong organization and attention to detail. In addition to the maintenance and oversight of operational reports, the Financial Controller will need to design, monitor and deploy templates and financial collateral around the launch of new tech platforms and revenue lines, corporate spend and compensation structures and debt and equity metrics.

Our Financial Controller will be instrumental in validating one of our most compelling theories—that Resident can establish an asset-light hospitality concept with software-style margins through innovative execution. Our hire will thrive on building and optimizing systems and processes, possess expertise in vetting and onboarding technology partners, and harbor aspirations to lead and manage a regional team as our expansion continues.

Start Date: 8/1/2025

The Financial Controller will:

Serve as the in-house finance expert and primary contact for real estate partners, creators, chefs, corporate team members, lenders and investors.
Manage a team of finance and accounting professionals as the team continues to grow.
Manage comprehensive accounting responsibilities using QuickBooks. Generate venue and event specific economic reports as well as consolidated financial packages on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Collaborate with the HR team and Payroll Provider/PEO to ensure accurate allocations and bank transfers for event staff payments.
Oversee the filing of all federal, state and city taxes and reports in conjunction with Resident’s appointed tax partners.
Develop, implement, and optimize standard operating procedures to enhance data collection and team participation. Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, corporate credit cards, and P&L for events, venues, and the overall business. Lead quarterly and annual corporate financial reviews, proposing improvements for streamlined financial reporting.
Consult with senior management to enhance forecasting, monthly and annual budgeting, and strategize ways to optimize business performance.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations on tax laws, retirement funds, social security benefits, etc. Provide assistance to senior management in enforcing compliance.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, MBA, or CPA required.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, showcasing a seasoned background in the field
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, ensuring effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient in accounting and related software with advanced expertise in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel.
Stripe, Bento, Restaurant 365, Toast, or similar Restaurant Point of Sale software.
Thorough understanding of GAAP, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex problems.
Proven ability to excel independently, functioning as a self-starter and creative thinker who continually seeks to enhance existing processes.
A team-first mentality, emphasizing collaboration and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
Compensation
Annual bonus- predicated on personal performance + company performance
Stock Options- commensurate with professional experience and influenced by base salary (inversely correlated)
Benefits – 100% employer-sponsored healthcare (Aetna), 50% Dental, 50% Vision, One Medical membership, 401k (unmatched), FSA, commuter benefits, and 15 days of PTO + 12 paid national holidays.
Decks:
Seed Extension Investment Deck
Resident Sponsorships
Resident Private Dining
Resident Real Estate Partnerships

Resident is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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