Senior Accounting Manager - Eataly Corporate

Company Description

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Founded in Italy in 2007, Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. At Eataly, you can Eat a meal at restaurants or quick-service counters, Shop for the ingredients, and Learn through classes and tastings. Eat Better, Live Better! Eataly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Accounting Manager works closely with the Senior Director of Finance to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial close. The Accounting Manager serves as a key liaison and control point in implementing and coordinating Eataly's corporate accounting services, policies and initiatives. Reports to the Senior Director of Finance.

• Organizes and coordinates the month-end close with the Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury and Business Planning teams; validates and integrates sales and payroll general ledger files; reconciles key accounts on the balance sheet and income statement; reviews proper accounting of all bank transactions; makes adjusting entries as required
• Drives the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements in US GAAP, ITA GAAP and IFRS, including analysis and reconciliation of intercompany balances
• Builds and maintains key internal department documents, including but not limited to chart of accounts, Accounting SOPs and policies, and accounting worksheets
• Builds and maintains backup schedules for various PL & BS line items, such as rent, utilities, contract revenue, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and accrued expenses
• Identifies and implements process improvements within the Finance department, leveraging technology and AI where appropriate
• Supervises the accounting, collection, and reconciliation of corporate and retail trade receivables.
• Supports alignment between finance and business operations by providing guidance and implementing controls on activities such as third-party revenue channels.
• Coordinates timely file and payment of sales and use tax for all store locations
• Works directly with stakeholders and team members to prepare accounting reports and analysis.
• Assists in internal and external audits
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Finance and/or Accounting
• Advanced Excel e.g. index-match, sum-ifs, pivot-tables, templates
• Familiarity with US GAAP and willing to learn about ITA GAAP & IFRS
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) or other similar ERP
• 6+ years of experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process
• Ability to learn all aspects of Eataly's retail, restaurant and digital operations within the scope of accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Investigative thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fluid environment

Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 annual salary

Qualifications

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.