Director, Accounting

Church's Texas Chicken

Employee Job Description

Job Title : Director, Accounting

Reports To: Vice President, Controller

Department: Finance

Location: Atlanta - RSC


Revised: September 2026

Job Summary:

The Director, Accounting is responsible for supporting the Controller in maintaining the financial accounts of Church's and ensuring that the appropriate processes and internal controls are in compliance to enable delivery of timely and accurate financial reports. The Director, Accounting is also accountable for helping to manage certain day-to-day accounting functions and outsourced accounting functions.


Additionally, this key role is responsible for supporting all external GAAP financial reporting, providing technical accounting subject matter leadership and leading key end to end processes in Revenue, AR and other areas.

Key Duties/Responsibilities :


Accounting/Financial Reporting


• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions to include, but not limited to, accounts receivable, fixed assets, deferred revenue, various accruals, technical research and memo write up

• GAAP reporting and financial statement preparation

• Provide financial reporting that is accurate, timely and relevant to the business needs


• Ensure that financial records are properly stated in accordance with US GAAP


• Ensure that internal processes are implemented which are efficient and meet internal control guidelines established


• Assist in the period closing process to ensure that the accounts are closed in a timely fashion to meet reporting requirements


• Interact closely with external auditors to prepare annual financial statements and throughout the year on relevant matters

Internal Controls and Compliance


• Provide adequate internal control to safeguard the business assets


• Ensure compliance with internal control systems, policies and procedures and GAAP


• Maintain appropriate documentation of internal control systems and controls


Other


• Provide various ad-hoc reporting as needed


• Provide support on special projects


• Manage any outsourced functions surrounding accounting


• Help manage the annual audit of the business and quarterly GAAP reporting

• Provide technical accounting leadership across all accounting areas and with particular emphasis on revenue recognition, lease accounting and fixed assets

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience):


• 8+ years of accounting experience (including operational and financial reporting)


• 6+ years in accounting positions

• Possess strong systems and process orientation experience

• Well-rounded skill set, including business partnership, collaboration, communication, influencing, flexibility, and problem solving

• Competency in accounting systems/technology


• Strong ability to interpret GAAP and other technical pronouncements


• Previous experience in QSR or retail industries is a plus

• Previous involvement in building out an accounting function desired


• A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education


• CPA certification required


• Prior "Big 4" experience desired


• Must be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player


• Must embody Church's core values


• Must be resilient and remain effective in an environment of rapid change


• Ability to coach and motivate personnel and ensure that personal and business goals are in close alignment


Competencies :

• Critical Thinking -Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.

• Influencing Others -Convinces and persuades others in either positive or negative circumstances to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully; uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.

• Initiative -Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.

• Innovative and Creative -Looks for ways to improve oneself, the job, the project, the system, and the organization; challenges conventional practices, generates new ideas to create novel solutions to problems.

• Managing Execution -Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks and goals; uses goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.

• Negotiating -Presents issues or ideas in a clear and influential manner; maintains an open-minded and non-judgmental attitude; listens to others' views and empathizes.

• Relationship Management -Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.

Physical Requirements :

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel:

Less than 10%

1. If you're hungry for a career that's fun, fast-paced and loaded with opportunity, then you've come to the right place. At Church's®, we're not your typical quick service restaurant. We make real comfort food that makes a difference in peoples' lives. And for over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hard-working people can get ahead and go on to do amazing things by serving others.

2. Church's Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.