Senior Corporate Accountant - Rent Strategy & Transformation

Chick-fil-A Frisco Lakes & Chick-fil-A Windsong & 380; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a Lead Corporate Accountant, Operator Rent Strategy & Transformation to own FCR Rent and related capabilities across traditional and non-traditional restaurant rents.

The role combines accounting expertise with process improvement, system enablement, and data analytics. You will partner with Restaurant Accounting, Development, Legal, and technology teams to implement scalable improvements, standardize controls, and drive accurate rent calculations.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and data-oriented mindset with ability to derive actionable insights.
• Ability to evaluate end-to-end processes and manage complexity.
• Ability to develop governance, controls, and scalable operating practices.
• Ability to work independently within objectives and balance priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the administration and oversight of FCR Rent and related capabilities for traditional and complex rent.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives for FCR Rent, including Operator Captive Venues and non-traditional arrangements.
• Use data and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and support risk-informed decisions.
• Develop business requirements for system-enabled Operator Rent processes; evaluate options and ensure scalable, reliable solutions.

Skills

CPA designation

Accounting principles

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

Alteryx

Job description

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a Lead Corporate Accountant, Operator Rent Strategy & Transformation to own FCR Rent and related capabilities across traditional and non-traditional restaurant rents.

The role combines accounting expertise with process improvement, system enablement, and data analytics. You will partner with Restaurant Accounting, Development, Legal, and technology teams to implement scalable improvements, standardize controls, and drive accurate rent calculations.