Project Lead, Restaurant Cash Management Systems

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 4 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated with minimal supervision required.
  • Effective communication and active listening abilities.
  • Experience presenting in large group settings.
  • Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and management of restaurant payment systems.
  • Communicate project timelines and status updates to leadership.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on RCM systems and third-party vendor collaboration.
  • Manage change effectively for system updates among stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain system controls and accounting policies.
  • Propose enhancements to current processes for improvement.
  • Utilize analytical tools to assess cash and credit risks.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities within the organization.
  • Collaborative team environment focused on excellence.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge financial systems and processes.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Restaurant Cash Management Team facilitates and provides accounting support for end-to-end Restaurant payment processes and cash management insights. This is a professional level role responsible for leading initiatives that support the Restaurant Cash Management team’s core systems and processes. Individual will oversee the product management lifecycle of one or more systems leveraged by the Restaurant Cash Management team that enable cash management, payment, and reconciliation support for Chick-fil-A Operators and their teams.This role serves as a subject matter expert for assigned systems, ensuring they meet evolving business needs and operate efficiently within the broader financial ecosystem. Individual will provide 2nd mile service to Operators, team members, staff and 3rd party vendors. 

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Restaurant payment systems, including the development of technical documentation, user guides, and robust accounting controls to ensure scalability and data integrity
  • Communicate project timelines, Key Performance Indicators, status updates, and resource requirements to Financial Services leadership
  • Serve as the RCM subject matter expert in partnership with Digital Transformation & Technology and external vendors to lead cross-functional projects, manage system upgrades, and influence decisions on third-party platform selection
  • Ensure effective change management for impacted audiences during system updates
  • Partner cross-functionally to establish and maintain system controls including the development of accounting policies as needed
  • Propose and champion enhancements and change opportunities to current and future processes
  • Utilize analytical platforms to proactively assess cash and credit risks, communicating and influencing decisions surrounding potential issues that may impact financial results
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
  • Builds strong relationships with others and values the opinions and strengths of teammates
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and responsibilities continually prioritizing what’s most important
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Self-driven, exhibiting a personal drive for excellence, eagerness to learn, and requiring minimal supervision
  • Active listening and strong communication skills
  • Ability to facilitate or present in large group settings
  • Knowledge and understanding of Chick-fil-A’s standard suite of work solutions
  • knowledge or ability to learn new financial systems and/or reporting tools
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
  • Certified public accountant
Required Years of Experience4 Travel Requirements10% Required Level of EducationBachelor's Degree Preferred Level of EducationMaster's Degree Preferred Major/ConcentrationACCOUNTING, FINANCE, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, OR RELATED FIELD Relocation Assistance ProvidedNo

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