Operational Director – Accounting & HR Services

We are looking for an operational director to lead daily operations for a high‑output, restaurant‑focused accounting and HR services firm. The role includes managing finance, accounting, and human resources functions to support growing restaurant groups in the San Diego area.

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr – $165,000.00/yr.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive profitability by acquiring and servicing new client relationships.
• Ensure the accounting team is fully competent in their current roles.
• Maintain high accountability and ownership standards across all operations.
• Implement offshore labor solutions where appropriate.
• Lead planning for future growth and execute strategic plans.

Qualifications & key attributes:

• Humbly confident – seeks respect over popularity.
• Strong technical knowledge in HR, accounting, and scaling with AI.
• Ability to rally and lead teams using SAGE and Excel expertise.
• Pure integrity in every decision, self‑awareness, and radical candor.
• Deep understanding of payroll processing nuances.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Job type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Executive. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Business Development, Accounting/Auditing, and Human Resources. Industries: Accounting and Human Resources Services.

Application Questions:

• What was the last time you missed a professional goal? What exactly happened? What was your takeaway?
• What prompted you to look for new opportunities on Indeed? What exactly happened? What was your takeaway?
• What would be the title of your autobiography?
• What exact restaurant accounting and HR experience do you have that would prepare you for this position?