The Technical Accounting Senior Accountant will serve as the primary technical accounting senior accountant and resource to Corporate Accounting, Fixed Asset, Lease Accounting, Brand Accounting, and FP&A teams.RESPONSIBILITIES* Complete and maintain company accounting policies and procedures within the entire accounting organization.* Assist with accounting research, documentation, and implementation of new or enhanced accounting policies and subsequently monitor adherence to such policies.* Assist all teams within the accounting organization to ensure the accounting treatment of all complex transactions and new contracts is appropriate.* Assist purchase accounting for all business combinations under ASC 805, including restaurant and concept acquisitions.* Assist with evaluating any changes in operating segments under ASC 280. Perform ASC 350, ASC 360, and ASC 323 impairment testing process for all tangible and intangible assets. This includes goodwill, intangibles, joint ventures, and assets held within Inspire company restaurants.* Develop and maintain relationships with all teams in the accounting and finance organizations, assisting with any complex or unusual accounting items as they occur.* Monitor compliance with internal controls and policies related to the technical accounting team and support the internal and external audit teams during control testing.* Collaborate with the internal audit team in the development of appropriate internal controls that will comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and support the internal audit team during testing of those controls. Assist with brand integration efforts (process and systems).* Set clear priorities for self and the team.* Hold self and others accountable for actions and decisions.* Create appropriate development opportunities for team personnel.* Delegate certain financial statement, while providing the appropriate level of guidance* Provide constructive, actionable feedback and coaching. Provide meaningful development plans and discussions.* Recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of others.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS* 4-year or master's degree in accounting* Certified Public Accountant preferred* Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience preferred, including Big 4 audit experience and/or progressive technical accounting experience in public or private industry.* Experience in performing advanced technical accounting research and analysis, and documentation of alternatives and conclusions.* Strong understanding of GAAP concepts and the ability to communicate those concepts to other stakeholders in the Company.* Experience working as part of and contributing to a larger team, previous supervisory experience preferred.* Understanding of public company reporting and filing requirementsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES* Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)* Strong written communication skills* Strong technical GAAP research skills* Knowledge and experience of current SEC rules and regulations* Aptitude for learning new systems* Ability to work independently and meet multiple, concurrent and aggressive deadlines* Positive attitude with the willingness to accept flexibility in assignments and the desire to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel* Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills* Knowledge and understanding of Oracle financial systems* Knowledge and understanding of Hyperion/FCCS reportingInspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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