Accounting Manager

GENERAL FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES   

•    Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting
•    Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
•    Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses
•    Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff
•    Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting
•    Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents 
•    Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software
•    Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations
•    Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
•    M.A. or M.B. A. preferred, but not required; C.P.A. certification preferred, but not required
•    Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
•    Proven leadership and people management skills
•    Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred    
•    Excellent computer skills, and advanced proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
•    Advanced knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting preferred, but not required
•    Effective communication skills with a broad range of audience including executive leadership team and restaurant operators  
•    Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
•    Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes and the highest commitment to integrity
•    Systems implementation experience preferred, but not required

Perks Benefits 
•    BCBS Medical
•    BCBS Dental
•    EyeMed Vision
•    Flexible Spending Account
•    Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
•    Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
•    Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
•    Paid Time Off
•    Paid Sick Leave
•    Paid Holidays
•    Commuter Benefits
•    401K Match
•    Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and Discount