Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Senior Analyst, External Financial ReportingThis position will be primarily focused on supporting the external financial reporting activities of Papa John's International, Inc., a public restaurant company with approximately 6,000 global units. The senior analyst will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our external U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures and the application of U.S. GAAP across the consolidated organization. This position will assist with technical accounting research and SEC reporting support to ensure accurate accounting disclosures in publicly-filed financial reporting documents.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:Assist in preparation, review, and tie-out of Papa Johns Forms 10-Q, 10-K, quarterly earnings releases, and other SEC filings, along with preparation of supporting schedules across various areasInteract with the Company's external auditors, including assisting in the execution of the annual external auditAssist with researching accounting issues to ensure proper accounting treatment and compose position papers for use by finance/accounting management and external auditorsDevelop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the organizationAssist in the implementation of new accounting standards and provide training to relevant stakeholders as neededPrepare other recurring and/or ad hoc ad hoc accounting, reporting, financial, and investor relations deliverables as requested (e.g. debt covenant calculations, investor presentations, quarterly management certifications)Position qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for any of the listed position qualification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Competencies are classified as the work habits, attitudes, personal characteristics, and behaviors that reflect how a person accomplishes the duties and responsibilities of his/her job.Process Management Efficient at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes.Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.Leading Change: Ensures that energy and resources are sustained over the long-term of the change. Leverages technology, processes or systems to enhance organizational learning and change. Clearly defines the expectations and how they will change for internal and external stakeholders. Manages any resistance to change within teams. Monitors the team's successes and failures, and shows a willingness to course correct whenever necessary.Business Acumen Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting their business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.Decision Quality Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.Desired functional skills:Working knowledge of US GAAPExperience with SEC reporting processes and related internal controlsExcellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior management and external auditorsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsA desire to be curious, learn new areas, and challenge the status quoStrong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Workiva, PeopleSoft, or Oracle products are a plus, but not requiredDesired education, experience and certifications:Bachelor's degree requiredCPA or CPA in-process Required2+ years of relevant experience required, including in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred)Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controlsExperience with SEC reporting guidelinesOur values:Everyone Belongs - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our successDo The Right Thing - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficultPeople First - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other firstInnovate To Win - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we doHave Fun - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey togetherOur core competencies:Customer Centric - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellenceResults Driven – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challengesContinuous Improvement - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quoBias For Action - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industryWinning Together - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacityPapa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, repetitive use (or motion) of arms and hands, bend and stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds.Working conditions:Working conditions are normal for an office environment.ADA: Papa John's will make reasonable accommodation(s) in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.