RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Accounting Manager, you will direct, lead, and execute on Accounting & Finance activities that will ensure accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and controls are in place for 40 restaurants
• Performs monthly and annual closings including journal entry review, account reconciliations and financial statement preparation
• Maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records
• Reviews financial results of the restaurants, comparing results with approved budgets and prior years
• Accounting system report builder – maintains, updates and revises accounting report templates, profit and loss statements and budget worksheets
• Researches, reviews, and updates policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance in all areas, integrity of the systems, and segregation of duties, that ensure best practice business and financial processes
• Debt and Line of Credit tracking and monthly interest accruals
• Reviews and files monthly sales tax returns
• Maintains Fixed Asset Register for each individual restaurant and real estate entity
• Quarterly and annual budget preparation
• Typical Work Week: M-F; some potential Saturdays are required to meet closing items (when applicable); typically, 40 - 45 hours a week on average

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Degree in accounting
• Experience: 7 years of full accounting management and leadership experience 
• Functional Skills: Strength in the ability to research, plan, prioritize, and execute on project and tasks in an effective way; highly process-oriented and strong with details; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to review and analyze large amounts of data; solid project management, corporate and business reporting, and summation skills are also required
• Technology Skills: Proficient with ERP systems, Microsoft Office (especially with Excel), and other software programs
• Language Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Able to train, supervise and monitor team
• Leadership/Behaviors: Excellent "Lead by Example" skillset; Strong customer-focus, leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Compliance oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment to get things done