Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Dine Brands Global, Inc. • $110K — $130K *
Pasadena, CA 91104In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four years in accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong grasp of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX controls
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and filing of external financial reports (Forms 10-K and 10-Q)
  • Draft financial statement disclosures and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
  • Research and document technical accounting for complex transactions
  • Monitor FASB and SEC updates, author technical memos, and implement changes
  • Liaise with audit teams to streamline reviews and audits
  • Oversee financial data collection for accuracy and audit readiness
  • Foster a collaborative team environment with high operational standards

Benefits

  • High-visibility role within the Finance Department
  • Collaboration with multiple departments including legal and investor relations
  • Opportunity to shape the Company’s financial roadmap
  • Engagement in high-impact finance initiatives
  • Potential for professional growth in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
The Role:

The Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is a high-visibility role within our Finance Department. Serving as the Company's lead on external reporting and technical accounting team, you will collaborate closely with legal, tax, treasury, FP&A, and investor relations to shape the Company's financial roadmap and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role reports to the Executive Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting, and leads the preparation, accuracy, and execution of:
  • All public consolidated financial statement filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q)
  • The financial data included within the Company's earnings releases
  • Subsidiary entity financial statements and critical internal financial reports
  • High-impact ad hoc finance initiatives that support our business operations


Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of external financial reports (Forms 10-K and 10-Q), ensuring strict compliance with SEC regulations and US GAAP
  • Lead the drafting of financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), while maintaining comprehensive supporting documentation
  • Manage the research, evaluation, and documentation of technical accounting positions for complex, non-routine transactions (e.g., share-based compensation, leases, business combinations, debt refinancing)
  • Monitor new requirements from the FASB and SEC; assess organizational impact, author technical memos, and implement necessary changes to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Liaise with external and internal audit teams to streamline quarterly reviews and annual audit
  • Oversee financial data collection pipelines to ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and audit readiness
  • Foster a collaborative team environment built on high operational standards and best practices undefined


Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: Minimum of four years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Technical Knowledge: Proficient understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, financial statement mechanics, and SOX internal controls
  • Systems & Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Capabilities: Effective analytical and technical research skills combined with proactive problem-solving
  • Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders
  • Organization: Effective time and energy management skills, with a proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
  • Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (active status preferred)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or national firms) and corporate SEC reporting exposure
  • Direct experience using Workiva (for SEC reporting)
  • Prior experience in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, operates, and rents full-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Franchise Operations and Company-Operated Restaurants. Its restaurant concepts include IHOP, a family dining restaurant chain that serves pancakes, omelettes, waffles, eggs, and bacon; and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, a casual dining restaurant chain that serves appetizers, entrees, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including pastas, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and salads. Dine Brands Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is based in Glendale, California.
Learn more about Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Size
3,521 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$103.9 million
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$689.2 million
NASDAQ
DIN
* Ladders Estimates

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