Senior Technical Accountant

Ilitch Charities, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability and adoption benefits

Employee engagement events in Detroit

Job summary

Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a qualified accounting professional to apply US GAAP across close, consolidation, general ledger, intercompany accounting, internal controls and financial reporting.

This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will support external audits, drive process improvements, and work with the Oracle system to ensure timely, accurate statements for leadership and BUR reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA and knowledge of US GAAP required.
• 3–5 years in accounting, auditing or finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounting close and consolidation across the general ledger.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements for leadership reviews and BURs.

Skills

US GAAP

Intercompany accounting

Financial statement prep

Audit liaison

Accounting controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission

This position is responsible for applying generally acceptable accounting principles (US GAAP) to provide guidance to cores areas of the Company’s accounting function, including close and consolidation, general ledger, intercompany accounting, internal controls, external audits, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Through controls and regular performance analysis, ensures the quality and accuracy of financial management throughout the organization. You will partner with cross-functional and related party teams to ensure that appropriate accounting principles are applied accurately and consistently.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assist in the execution of accounting close and consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate accounting over all aspects of the general ledger
• Manage intercompany and ensure all intercompany transactions are correctly recorded and eliminated
• Prepare financial statements for Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. (LCE) leadership and Business Unit Reviews (BUR)
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit process
• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements
• Work closely with Oracle financial system team to assist in continual improvement of the accounting and reporting process
• Assist in review of internal accounting controls, including ongoing collaboration with LCE compliance team and Ilitch Holdings Incorporated (IHI) internal audit
• Research and provide recommendations on new and/or complex accounting transactions
• Ensure consistent application of account standards
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting and implementation of new pronouncements impacting the accounting and financial reporting of LCE, Little Caesars Supply Chain, and Little Caesars Fundraising (LCF)
• Provide financial counsel, advice, and knowledge internally at all levels when evaluating potential decisions that may have a significant impact on the business
• Assist in the analysis of information to offer insights on business processes
• Participate in the creation, modification, documentation of the implementation of accounting and accounting control/auditing procedures and processes
• Coordinate with IHI tax team to assist in the analysis of tax matters impacting the Company’s financial reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• CPA and demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP
• Financial Statement Preparation/Technical Accounting Research
• Demonstrated Technical accounting knowledge and application
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, auditing or finance.
• Strong working knowledge of intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Evidence of a successful track record with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities with a results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team or independent environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with multiple levels in the company.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in a role with a QSR or a similar (franchise) environment.
• Public accounting/auditing experience
• Proficient in Oracle or similar financial accounting and consolidation system.

Where You’ll Work

Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, dust and the like. Traditional office environment.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify.

About Us

At Little Caesars® Pizza and Blue Line Foodservice Distribution ®, you’re part of a dynamic team in the pizza business. Known for innovation and home of the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, Little Caesars is an international brand with a household name—a global company with family-owned restaurants in your neighborhood. Blue Line® sources and delivers ingredients to neighborhoods throughout the U.S. so we can make our famous Hot-N-Ready® pizzas, Crazy Bread®, Caesar Wings®, and more, fulfilling our customer promise.

Little Caesars Fundraising proudly helps raise millions of dollars for thousands of schools, churches, sports teams, and other nonprofit organizations. Backed by the global pizza brand, customers of Little Caesars Fundraising enjoy products they can make at home or pick up in stores. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of the business—whether you work in the stores, one of our warehouses, the corporate office, or your home office, Little Caesars, Blue Line and Little Caesars Fundraising colleagues work together to make a big impact in communities around the world.

Benefits

• Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more.
• Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan.