Director, Accounting & GAAP Reporting

Church's Texas Chicken; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Director, Accounting at Church’s Texas Chicken in Atlanta – RSC supports the Controller in maintaining the company’s financial accounts and ensuring internal controls lead to timely, accurate financial reporting. This role also manages outsourced accounting functions and drives essential close processes.

It provides leadership on technical accounting issues across revenue recognition, leases and fixed assets, while coordinating with external auditors and delivering ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience (including operational and financial reporting).
• 6+ years in accounting positions.
• Strong systems and process orientation experience.
• Well-rounded skill set, including business partnership, collaboration, communication, influencing, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Competency in accounting systems/technology.
• Strong ability to interpret GAAP and other technical pronouncements.
• Previous experience in QSR or retail industries is a plus.
• Previous involvement in building out an accounting function desired.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education.
• CPA certification required.
• Prior “Big 4” experience desired.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Must embody Church’s core values.
• Must be resilient and remain effective in an environment of rapid change.
• Ability to coach and motivate personnel and ensure that personal and business goals are in close alignment.

Responsabilités

• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions to include, but not limited to, accounts receivable, fixed assets, deferred revenue, various accruals, technical research and memo write up.
• GAAP reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Provide financial reporting that is accurate, timely and relevant to the business needs.
• Ensure that financial records are properly stated in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure that internal processes are implemented which are efficient and meet internal control guidelines established.
• Assist in the period closing process to ensure that the accounts are closed in a timely fashion to meet reporting requirements.
• Interact closely with external auditors to prepare annual financial statements and throughout the year on relevant matters.
• Provide adequate internal control to safeguard the business assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems, policies and procedures and GAAP.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of internal control systems and controls.
• Provide various ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Provide support on special projects.
• Manage any outsourced functions surrounding accounting.
• Help manage the annual audit of the business and quarterly GAAP reporting.
• Provide technical accounting leadership across all accounting areas and with particular emphasis on revenue recognition, lease accounting and fixed assets.

Connaissances

Accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP

Internal controls

Audit support

Communication

Team collaboration

CPA

Big 4 experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification

Outils

Accounting software

ERP systems

Description du poste

The Director, Accounting at Church’s Texas Chicken in Atlanta – RSC supports the Controller in maintaining the company’s financial accounts and ensuring internal controls lead to timely, accurate financial reporting. This role also manages outsourced accounting functions and drives essential close processes.

It provides leadership on technical accounting issues across revenue recognition, leases and fixed assets, while coordinating with external auditors and delivering ad-hoc reporting as needed.