Technical GAAP Accountant | M&A & Franchise Ops Lead

Origin Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Staffing is assisting a Controller with a #2 position to support accounting and reporting for a newly acquired franchise restaurant platform. The role emphasizes technical GAAP work, research into complex accounting issues, and helping build scalable processes in a growing investment and operating platform.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with ASC 606/842, business combinations, and purchase accounting.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of accounting experience including public/technical accounting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and ability to document technical accounting matters
• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations or related topics
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos and coordinating with external auditors
• Solid grasp of financial statements, close processes, and accounting controls
• CPA preferred, public accounting background advantageous
• Restaurant/franchise/hospitality/PE-backed experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Responsibilities

• Research and document complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations)
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for significant transactions
• Support purchase accounting related to acquisitions, including opening balance sheet considerations
• Review contracts to determine correct accounting treatment
• Assist with lease accounting across a large multi-location restaurant footprint
• Support revenue recognition matters for franchise fees and royalties
• Partner with accounting leadership during month-, quarter-, and year-end closes
• Support external audit requests and document accounting conclusions
• Help develop accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Collaborate across accounting, finance, operations to translate business activity into accounting treatment
• Assist acquisition integration and other special projects

Skills

Technical accounting

ASC 606

ASC 842

Business combinations

Public accounting experience

U.S. GAAP research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Origin Staffing is assisting a Controller with a #2 position to support accounting and reporting for a newly acquired franchise restaurant platform. The role emphasizes technical GAAP work, research into complex accounting issues, and helping build scalable processes in a growing investment and operating platform.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with ASC 606/842, business combinations, and purchase accounting.