The high-profile position will be partnered with the managing director of Java House Brands and reports directly to the VP & Global Controller of Heartland Food Product Group. The position will be responsible for finance, treasury, and certain general ledger accounting for the Java House entities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Facilitate and complete accurate and timely monthly accounting close procedures for Java House company legal entities.
- Report and present financial information to stakeholders and corporate management on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget, as well as, KPI's in the restaurant/retail industry.
- Manage direct reports over the finance, accounting and shared services for Java House entities
- Maintain documents and support in accordance with Company policies.
- Review and approve bi-weekly payroll prepared by the Java House Payroll Manager, including reconciliation of tips, expense reimbursements, and ensure compliance with quarterly and annual tax reporting. Additionally review 401k reporting requirements.
- Review of daily cash reconciliations prepared by the stores to ensure compliance and cash management.
- Assist with cash management and treasury functions for responsible entities, including approval and support of weekly payments, accounts payable and vendor management.
- Prepare information utilized by the Corporate Tax Group for the sales tax and preparation of annual K-1's and income tax returns as required by the Finance Director of Tax.
- Assist and support departmental management in the preparation of the Budget and forecast of income, balance sheet, and cash flows.
- Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, ERP implementation, etc.
- Prepare Capital Appropriation requests for fixed asset projects and new store openings, as necessary.
- Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by the bookkeeper.
- Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations for tax, audit and daily store procedures.
- Other projects, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
- CPA designation preferred
- 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
- Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system is a plus.
- Experiences with a POS system in a restaurant or retail environment preferred.
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English.
- Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
