Senior Accountant - Quick Service Restaurants

Leap Brands; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands in Plano, Texas is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to manage financial operations across multiple locations in the restaurant sector. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, assisting in audits, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. Candidates should have 4–7 years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong knowledge of GAAP. A CPA certification is preferred but not required. The position offers opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems for rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a multi-location or hospitality/restaurant industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with financial modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in audits and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Accounting experience in multi-location retail

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA certification preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our private equity‑backed restaurant group, which operates across multiple states. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision‑making. While CPA certification is preferred, it is not required. Candidates should have strong accounting experience, preferably in multi‑location retail, hospitality, or restaurant industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in audits and maintain accurate financial records for internal and external stakeholders.

General Accounting Duties

• Oversee and manage general ledger activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and address discrepancies in financial performance.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with location managers and operational teams to streamline financial processes and maintain consistency across all restaurant locations.
• Partner with the Controller and CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, including due diligence and integration efforts.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting systems, processes, and controls to support the company’s rapid growth.
• Work with external auditors, tax professionals, and consultants to ensure best practices are followed.

Private Equity Support

• Prepare financial reports and analyses for private equity partners and board meetings.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a multi‑location or hospitality/restaurant industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably systems like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.