Accounting Manager

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join a growing organization on an interim leadership engagement during a critical period of business growth and operational transformation across the U.S. business
• Support a dynamic, multi-unit environment where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance, profitability, and enterprise decision-making
• Join a fast-paced organization that values strategic business partnership, operational discipline, analytical leadership, and the ability to execute with urgency

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity for direct exposure to senior operational and finance leadership
• Ability to make an immediate impact across forecasting, operational finance, profitability improvement, and business performance initiatives
• Highly visible role supporting strategic initiatives tied to growth, margin protection, labor optimization, and operational efficiency
• Opportunity to leverage FP&A, business partnering, and operational finance leadership experience in a hands-on environment requiring both strategic and tactical execution

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Franchise Operations, FP&A, Marketing, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit to support business initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements.
• This position is also responsible for developing a high-performing accounting team and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for shop, franchise, and supply chain accounting.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Review financial results, analyze significant variances, and communicate key business drivers to leadership.
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements related to assigned accounting areas.
• Provide strategic oversight of accounting for company-owned shops, including revenue, store operating expenses, labor-related accruals, lease and occupancy accounting, and other store-level accounting transactions.
• Lead franchise accounting activities, including royalty revenue, franchise fees, advertising/brand fund accounting, franchise receivables, and compliance with franchise agreements.
• Oversee supply chain accounting, including inventory, manufacturing, distribution, inventory reserves, and cost accounting activities.
• Support broader accounting teams for new shop openings, remodels, store closures, acquisitions, and franchise development activities.
• Own SOX controls and governance activities related to shop, franchise, and supply chain accounting.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, and equity method accounting.
• Experience leading technical accounting analyses and working with external auditors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and project management