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Church’s Chicken Employee Job Description Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting Reports to (Title): Senior Director, Accounting Department: Finance Location: RSC - Onsite Monday- Thursday 8:30 AM- 5:30 PM; Friday - Remote Revised: September 2025 Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Accounting, is responsible for supporting the Senior Director, Accounting, in maintaining the financial accounts of Church’s and ensuring that the appropriate processes and internal controls are in compliance to enable delivery of timely and accurate financial reports. The Senior Manager is also accountable for managing day-to-day accounting functions including outsourced accounting functions. Key Duties/Responsibilities: Accounting/Financial Reporting Manage the day-to-day restaurant accounting functions to include, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, restaurant transaction accounting, periodic reconciliation, and lease accounting (ASC 842). Provide financial reporting that is accurate, timely and relevant to the business’ needs. Ensure that financial records presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP principles. Assist in the period closing process to ensure accounts are closed monthly in a timely fashion to meet reporting requirements. Help with preparing various ad-hoc reporting as needed. Assist with technical accounting analysis and authoring white papers on complex accounting transactions. Internal Controls and Compliance Provide adequate internal control to safeguard the business assets. Ensure compliance with internal control systems, policies and procedures and GAAP. Maintain appropriate documentation of internal control systems and controls. Assist in the annual external audit of the business. Provide support and assist with certain special projects. Manage outsourced functions surrounding accounting such as lease accounting using Lease Query. Excellent Customer service skills serving internal and external clients. Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience): 7-10 years of detailed accounting experience (focus on operational vs. reporting). 2 years in a Senior Manager, Accounting, role. Possesses a well-rounded personal skill set (collaborative, communicates effectively, negotiates win-wins, collaborator, teachable and willing to learn and grow, flexible and possesses executive presence). Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, leaders, and colleagues (including offshore teams). Previous experience with Lawson (ERP) and other cloud-based ERPs for mid-sized companies. Previous experience with ASC 842 lease accounting using Lease Query or similar lease accounting tool (preferred). Ability to assist the Senior Director with interpreting and documenting our position on GAAP and other technical pronouncements. Previous experience in QSR or retail industries. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education. CPA certification desired. Prior “Big 4” experience desired. Must be flexible, innovative, self-motivated and a team player with an attention to detail. Must embody the company’s core values. Resilience and agility to switch priorities when required by management, while remaining positive in an environment of rapid change and significant growth. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Competencies: Critical Thinking – Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward. Influencing Others – Convinces and persuades others in either positive or negative circumstances to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully; uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Initiative – Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” attitude. Innovative and Creative – Looks for ways to improve oneself, the job, the project, the system, and the organization; challenges conventional practices, generates innovative ideas to create novel solutions to problems. Managing Execution – Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks and goals; uses goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals. Negotiating – Presents issues or ideas in a clear and influential manner; maintains an open-minded and non-judgmental attitude; listens to others’ views and empathizes. Relationship Management – Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others. Physical Requirements: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Required Travel <5% 1. If you’re hungry for a career that’s fun, fast-paced and loaded with opportunity, then you’ve come to the right place. At Church's®, we’re not your typical quick service restaurant. We make real comfort food that makes a difference in peoples’ lives. And for over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hard-working people can get ahead and go on to do amazing things by serving others. 2. Church’s Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, Church's Chicken® is a highly recognized brand name in the Quick Service Restaurant industry and is one of the largest quick service chicken concepts in the world. Church's Chicken serves up a rich tradition of gracious Southern hospitality and freshly prepared, high quality, authentic home-style fare, to help people provide affordable, complete meals for their families. Church's menu includes its world famous Original and Spicy chicken, Tender Strips® and chicken sandwiches with classic sides and hand-made from scratch honey-butter biscuits. The Church's system consists of more than 1700 locations in 25 countries and system-wide sales of $1.2 billion. Throughout the world the company operates two brands: Church's Chicken and Texas Chicken.