Lead - Franchise Revenue Accounting

This position will ensure appropriate accounting, recording, and reconciliation of global franchise revenue accounting transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:             

• Operate under revenue recognition policies and established procedures in alignment with GAAP, including adherence to accounting standards, specifically ASC 606. Account for end-to-end global processes for revenues and deferred revenues, including elimination of intercompany transactions. Prepare and record accounting entries and reconciliations for revenue accounting transactions.
• Provide information for the quarterly and annual revenue financial statement disclosures.
• Responsible for financial close activities including completion of analytics and internal controls. Prepare support for audits and associated operational activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Respond to frequent ad-hoc requests for information from senior management, FP&A, Tax, IA, Legal, and other functional areas of the business.
• Help foster an environment of continuous improvement within and among other departments concerning the accuracy of all franchise revenue transactions entered into the general ledger.
• Liaise with the Legal, FP&A, Franchise Services and Operations teams to understand contracts and help ensure proper revenue recognition treatment. Coordinate with internal and external auditors for revenue-related inquiries, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant or candidate preferred

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 – 5 years of total experience, minimum.

• Experience in Public Company and technical accounting experience preferred. Experience in preparing journal entries and reconciliations. 
• Experience working as part of and contributing to a larger team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES:

• Strong written communication skills
• 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

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:  Experience with Oracle or other major ERP systems

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:  This position does not have decision making, managing or hiring authority.

DIRECT REPORTS:  This position does not have any direct reports.

 

Inspire 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.