David Mospan
Chicago
Summary
Focused financial leader adept at building scalable infrastructure to support a growing restaurant from 1 unit to 16+, with $100MM in sales. Skilled in identifying operational inefficiencies, mitigating risks, and enhancing internal controls, standards, and procedures. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Parker Hospitality
Chicago
03.2019 - Current
- Lead and develop a five-person accounting and payroll team, building efficient workflows to support company growth and actively mentoring staff to advance in their roles.
- Conduct cyclical financial reviews with restaurant management and company leadership.
- Developed and maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage relationships with vendors, software suppliers, and payroll providers.
- Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns.
- Collaborate with external auditors for annual audits.
- Monitor compliance with debt covenants, tax filings, and government reporting.
Staff Accountant
Parker Hospitality
Chicago
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Process payments, bank reconciliations, payroll, and credit card activity.
- Post journal entries and maintain daily cash flow projections.
- Reconcile balance sheets, analyze variances, and provide insights to management.
- Support restaurant management with daily inquiries.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2016
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Payroll administration
- Staff management
- Team building
- Accounting policies
- Tax compliance
- Vendor management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Problem solving
Timeline
Controller
Parker Hospitality
03.2019 - Current
Staff Accountant
Parker Hospitality
05.2016 - 03.2019
BBA - Accounting
University of Iowa