CPA Corporate Accountant — Rent Strategy Lead

Bay Center Foods, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a Lead Corporate Accountant, Operator Rent Strategy & Transformation, to own the end-to-end rent processes across traditional and non-traditional restaurant locations.

You will apply accounting expertise with process improvement, data analysis, and system thinking while partnering with several business units to implement scalable improvements. The role emphasizes governance, controls, and driving automation to support fast-growing restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required or CPA credential in progress.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and data-oriented mindset with ability to translate data into actions.
• Ability to evaluate end-to-end processes and distinguish essential complexity from variation.
• Ability to establish governance, policies, controls, and scalable operating practices.
• Ability to work independently within objectives and manage ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving, project leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the administration and oversight of FCR Rent and related capabilities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for FCR Rent, including complex venues and non-traditional arrangements.
• Use data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and inform risk-based decisions.
• Develop business requirements for system-enabled Operator Rent processes and evaluate options.

Skills

CPA designation

Accounting principles

Data analytics mindset

Process evaluation

Governance and controls

Independent work

Communication & change enablement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

Databricks

Alteryx

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a Lead Corporate Accountant, Operator Rent Strategy & Transformation, to own the end-to-end rent processes across traditional and non-traditional restaurant locations.

You will apply accounting expertise with process improvement, data analysis, and system thinking while partnering with several business units to implement scalable improvements. The role emphasizes governance, controls, and driving automation to support fast-growing restaurant operations.