SUMMARY

This position will be primarily focused on supporting the external financial reporting activities of Papa John’s International, Inc., a public restaurant company with approximately 6,000 global units. The senior manager of financial reporting and technical accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our external U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures and the application of U.S. GAAP across the consolidated organization.  This position will play a pivotal role in technical accounting research and SEC reporting activities to ensure accurate accounting disclosures in publicly filed financial reporting documents.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Papa Johns Forms 10-Q, 10-K, quarterly earnings releases and Audit Committee deliverables, and other SEC filings, along with review of supporting schedules across various areas
• Lead the accounting and financial reporting analysis for complex technical accounting matters and significant transactions, including researching applicable U.S. GAAP, preparing accounting position papers, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring appropriate financial statement presentation and disclosure.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the organization
• Lead cross-functional projects/workflows, such as for acquisitions/divestitures, other business initiatives, and provide training and education to relevant stakeholders as needed
• Lead the assessment, implementation, and adoption of new accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements, including project planning, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and communication of impacts to management, auditors, and the Audit Committee.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess accounting implications of contracts, strategic transactions, and business initiatives.
• Prepare/review other recurring and/or ad hoc accounting, reporting, financial, and investor relations deliverables as requested (e.g. debt covenant calculations, investor presentations, quarterly management certifications)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for any of the listed position qualification.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES are classified as the work habits, attitudes, personal characteristics, and behaviors that reflect how a person accomplishes the duties and responsibilities of his/her job.

Process Management: Efficient at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes.

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Leading Change:  Ensures that energy and resources are sustained over the long-term of the change. Leverages technology, processes or systems to enhance organizational learning and change. Clearly defines the expectations and how they will change for internal and external stakeholders. Manages any resistance to change within teams. Monitors the team’s successes and failures, and shows a willingness to course correct whenever necessary.

Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting their business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

DESIRED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting processes, and related internal controls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior management and external auditors
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• A desire to be curious, learn new areas, and challenge the status quo
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and Workiva. Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Oracle products are a plus, but not required

DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field and active CPA license required
• 7+ years of relevant experience required, including in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred); blend of public accounting and public company industry experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting regulations, and internal controls

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, repetitive use (or motion) of arms and hands, bend and stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.