Senior Accountant, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor of Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Financial Accounting & Reporting Senior Accountant is an experienced accounting professional directly responsible for supporting the financial accounting and reporting needs of designated business unit(s) as well as ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Accountabilities include ensuring timely and accurate production and issuance of period-ending financial statements for select business unit(s), ad hoc client service, reporting and analysis to provide business results and insights, informing and supporting the annual budgeting process, analysis and support of financial projects, identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies, researching and resolving accounting issues as they arise, and assisting with special projects when necessary including but not limited to acquisition financial diligence and integration.

Essential responsibilities will include :

Financial Accounting & Reporting :

Prepare and review timely and accurate month-end financial statements.

Perform analytical review procedures on month-end financial statements and provide insights and explanations to users of financials, including operations teams.

Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.

Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise, effectively communicating the impact.

Support preparation of consolidated reporting and other monthly reporting requirements.

Ensure proper accounting treatment for unique or non-routine transactions including but not limited to unit openings, closures, sales, and acquisitions.

As needed, support acquisitions in the due diligence, integration, and post-close phases. This could include reviewing financial trends, performing confirmatory work, partnering cross-functionally with other relevant teams, coordinating integration of the acquired business into the accounting and reporting systems and related financial close processes, post-close accounting, and ongoing analysis and reporting on performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting :

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and Operations teams on the compilation of annual financial budgets for units and overhead.

Support monthly forecasting performed by FP&A.

Audit and Compliance :

Support external financial and compliance audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, relevant accounting standards, and company policies.

Process Improvement :

Support financial system projects and initiatives as needed.

Identify and implement improvements in accounting and reporting processes.

Team Collaboration :

Partner with cross-functional teams to complete month end close, gather data, and provide financial insights.

Assist with onboarding and training team members.

Internal and External Reporting Requirements :

Franchisor reporting and filing requirements.

Landlord financial reporting requirements.

Operational performance reporting requirements.

Ad-hoc report requests.

Support Financial Accounting & Reporting Leadership as needed on special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting roles (Public Accounting with a National or large Regional CPA firm and / or financial analysis experience for a large company in their corporate offices preferred).

CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.

Strong analytical as well as audit / research documentation skills.

Demonstrated understanding and experience with the monthly closing process and financial statement preparation.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ERP experience preferred).

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Must possess personal drive and ownership.

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Retirement and Savings Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible / Hybrid Work Schedules

Company Outings

Dining Discounts

PC / Laptop Purchase Assistance

On-Site Fitness Center

On-Site Daycare

On-Site Café

FUN Work Environment!

The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer