Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA certification is mandatory.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience in relevant fields.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting regulations.
Experience in leading complex accounting analyses and collaboration with auditors.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with various departments to enhance business initiatives and internal controls.
Develop and lead a high-performing accounting team focused on operational excellence.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for multiple accounting areas.
Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP for accurate and timely financial reporting.
Analyze financial results, highlight variances, and communicate insights to leadership.
Support SEC reporting requirements in assigned areas of accounting.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Collaborative work environment with multiple business units.
Engagement in strategic oversight of accounting functions.
Exposure to high-level financial reporting and public company practices.
Full Job Description
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Franchise Operations, FP&A, Marketing, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit to support business initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements.
This position is also responsible for developing a high-performing accounting team and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for shop, franchise, and supply chain accounting.
Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Review financial results, analyze significant variances, and communicate key business drivers to leadership.
Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements related to assigned accounting areas.
Provide strategic oversight of accounting for company-owned shops, including revenue, store operating expenses, labor-related accruals, lease and occupancy accounting, and other store-level accounting transactions.
Lead franchise accounting activities, including royalty revenue, franchise fees, advertising/brand fund accounting, franchise receivables, and compliance with franchise agreements.
Oversee supply chain accounting, including inventory, manufacturing, distribution, inventory reserves, and cost accounting activities.
Support broader accounting teams for new shop openings, remodels, store closures, acquisitions, and franchise development activities.
Own SOX controls and governance activities related to shop, franchise, and supply chain accounting.
Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA required.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and equity method accounting.
Experience leading technical accounting analyses and working with external auditors.
Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and project management
