The Cheesecake Factory

Associate Director of Accounting

The Cheesecake Factory$170K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA certification
  • Minimum 10 years general accounting experience with knowledge of US GAAP
  • Minimum 5 years managerial experience
  • Public accounting audit experience or in-house experience with publicly traded companies
  • Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting and accounts receivable operations
  • Manage and develop a team of four, promoting accuracy and engagement
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
  • Maintain effective internal controls for compliance
  • Collaborate on financial close processes and accounting issues
  • Prepare monthly financial packages and variance analyses
  • Develop internal controls and account policies

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Dining discounts at restaurants
  • Discounted cheesecake purchase opportunities
  • Annual dining stipend
Full Job Description
Compensation Range

$170,000 - $190,000 / Year

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Accounting oversees the accounting and accounts receivable operations for the bakery division and is responsible for accurate financial reporting, compliance, timely invoicing and cash collection, as well as the support of strategic decision-making.

You'll thrive in this position if you are:
  • A Natural People Leader: you are adept at providing others with a clear direction, helping them see though the weeds. You naturally recruit, motivate, develop, and empower others while setting the gold standard yourself.
  • Driven by results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high-quality deliverables and performing all job functions safely while following instructions.
  • Exhaustively Meticulous: You appreciate attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
  • Data Investigator: you enjoy reviewing and analyzing reports and data, and you're not satisfied until you resolve identified issues.


Here's more of what you'll get to do:

  • Oversee daily accounting and accounts receivable (AR) operations.
  • Manage and develop a team of four individuals, fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement and engagement.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, including account analysis, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
  • Maintain effective internal controls to ensure transactions follow Company policies and are properly reflected on the financial statements.
  • Collaborate with the corporate accounting team on financial close processes, 10-Q/10-K supporting documents and accounting issues.
  • Prepare monthly financial package, including variance analysis, business activity reports, performance metrics and support schedules.
  • Develop and document internal controls and SOX narratives, accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate with internal auditors and corporate accounting in support of the SOX and financial audits.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership over the end-to-end accounts receivable, credit, and collections function.
  • Lead as the accounting owner of the ERP system functions including maintenance of financial modules of GL and AR.
  • Consolidate and participate in the development of budgets and financial forecasts to align with objectives and KPIs.
  • Seek process improvements in routine tasks, schedules and close processes.
  • Complete ad hoc analysis and projects, as needed.


What we require:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
  • CPA certification.
  • Public accounting audit experience or in house experience at a publicly traded company with direct, hands on responsibility for coordinating and supporting external financial and SOX audits.
  • Minimum of 10 years of general accounting experience including sound knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
  • Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience with a drive to develop and mentor staff at all levels.
  • Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams, assess priorities and consistently achieve deadlines
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.


What we offer:

  • Eligible for annual bonus
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401K with company match
  • 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
  • Discounted cheesecake purchase program
  • Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants


About the Company:

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mountain, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.

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About The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a restaurant company headquartered in Calabasas Hills, California. It was founded in 1972 by Evelyn Overton and has since grown to operate more than 200 restaurants in the United States and abroad. The company's restaurants offer a variety of menu items, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, with a focus on cheesecake. The Cheesecake Factory is known for its large portions and extensive menu. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol CAKE.
Learn more about The Cheesecake Factory
Size
45,800 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$253.3 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+5.2%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ

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