Director of Accounting & Finance

JOB TITLE :

Director of Accounting & Finance

REPORTS TO : Sr.

Director of Accounting &Finance                           CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

DEPARTIMENT : Accounting                                                                       LEVEL :

Corporate Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION : The Director of Accounting and Finance works

throughout the organization to steward fiscal control in specific entities and

in consolidation of the organizational financials. The Director focuses on

ensuring financials are processed and completed accurately, in a timely manner,

and presented in a format relevant to the owners and functional leads

management of the organization. The Director partners with others leads to

develop financial acumen throughout the organization.  The Director mentors and develops junior team

members within accounting as well as other areas of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Insurance : Sr. Director of Accounting

Finance and advisors in maintaining proper insurance coverage

Tax : Ensure all taxes are paid including

sales / use

Property and equipment : Ensure assets are

properly recorded and depreciated.

Allocation Account : Oversee and maintain

inter-entity allocation ruleset and ensure accurate recording and updates as

required over time.

Banking : Bank account reconciliation and

administration

Reporting : Generate reports as determined

by executive team

Payroll : Ensure corporate and store labor

is recorded accurately including bonus liabilities and payments and complete ad

hoc payroll analyses

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

Establishing and maintaining processes / systems

surrounding cash management, A / P, Payroll, Sales Audit & Close-to-Report

Responsible for ensuring that accounting of the

Company’s operations is in accordance with GAAP.

Manage, and be able to contribute to, the

day-to-day accounting transactions including preparation and posting of journal

entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Oversee reconciliation of balance sheets and

cash

Oversee fixed asset additions and depreciation schedules.

Monitor cash flow at all restaurants bi-weekly

or as necessary.

Ensure adequate controls are in place and

policies are adhered to.

Lead the consolidation of all monthly,

quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for consolidated and certain

specific entities.

Coordinate and prepare year-end close and assist

with annual audit and tax preparation with external accounting partners

Monitors and improve local controls and

accounting procedures and address any unit-level issues.

Work with owners and executive leadership to

ensure operational success through cost analysis support, operations support

and compliance with all contractual requirements.

• Supports organization financial

objectives by providing financial analyses and recommendations and

directing staff.

strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis,

and recommendations for strategic thinking and direction, and establishing

functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.

strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements,

determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service

strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems,

and implementing change.

financial projections by coordinating budget / forecast preparation,

collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information, and

advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

up to date on all USGAAP changes.

Remain

adaptable to take on any accounting projects as they present themselves.

Continuously

monitor, recommend, and implement improvement initiatives to increase

effectiveness and productivity.

Identify

long-term goals and champion initiatives for achievement.

Take

action to support and implement change effectively.

Challenge

and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.

Direct

and lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Understand

general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and

use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.

Uphold

a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.

Have

the personal courage to address difficult issues in the face of opposition.

Have

the skills to effectively communicate with an audience in a formal setting.

Strive

to expand knowledge and refine skills of self and organization through

education and training.

Create,

develop, and foster a high performing finance team through empowerment and

development of direct reports.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but

not required.

8 years of total experience similar capacity

Experience managing external Audit / Tax relationships.

Demonstrated experience in external financial

reporting and analysis with a strong knowledge of US GAAP

Accounting principles and practices

Must have strong technical accounting skills and

up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting standards including working

knowledge of revenue recognition and lease accounting standards.

Strong interpersonal, analytical and

communication skills necessary

Ability to interpret complex technical

accounting issues and implement practical solutions.

Direct, relevant experience with working in

mid-to large-scale ERP systems desired

Proficient in financial modelling in Microsoft

Excel

Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced

environment, in an ambiguous and developing structure.

Track record of meeting tight working deadlines

and prioritizing workload

WORKING ENVIORNMENT / MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical

bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 20 pounds).

requires travel for up to 10% of the time. Overnight travel may be required, as

needed.