Senior Controller, Real Estate & Multi-Location Accounting

CEC Entertainment; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Entertainment seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations across the United States and Canada. You will own financial reporting integrity, guide a multi-location team and drive policy as well as hands-on month-end close, audits and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting/finance, CPA, and proven leadership across dispersed locations with expertise in real estate lease accounting and membership-based revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, incl. Controller or senior accounting leadership.
• CPA required (active and in good standing).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's a plus.
• Experience in a geographically dispersed organization with multi-location accounting operations.
• Real estate lease accounting expertise (ASC 842/IFRS 16).
• Membership-based accounting and revenue recognition experience.
• Strong payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable background.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 20+ accounting, payroll and AP staff; hire, train, assess performance, allocate workload.
• Direct all day-to-day accounting operations: general ledger, month-, quarter-, year-end closes, consolidated statements.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable with strong internal controls and cross-border compliance.
• Oversee real estate lease accounting including ASC 842/IFRS 16; asset/liability calculations and disclosures.
• Ensure U.S. GAAP and Canadian accounting standards compliance across entities and currencies.
• Partner with CFO to develop internal controls, policies, and procedures across locations.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting in U.S. and Canada.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports for exec leadership and Board.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting systems, processes and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis with FP&A.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP compliance

Real estate lease accounting

Revenue recognition

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

ERP systems

Excel

Cross-border/multi-currency

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CEC Entertainment seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations across the United States and Canada. You will own financial reporting integrity, guide a multi-location team and drive policy as well as hands-on month-end close, audits and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting/finance, CPA, and proven leadership across dispersed locations with expertise in real estate lease accounting and membership-based revenue recognition.