Accounting Manager
Overview:
Our mission is to create life-long memorable experiences for all of our guests and members. Exhibiting our C.A.R.E. RIGHT philosophy will help develop your professional growth with us and help us achieve our mission.
General Overview:
The Accounting Manager will oversee and elevate the accounting functions of Restaurant K, a premier, high-end steakhouse. As a key leader in our accounting team, this role is instrumental in driving our strategic initiatives to enhance and automate financial processes, ensuring our accounting infrastructure aligns with the brand’s growth and technological advancements.This position will collaborate closely with senior management, contributing financial insights to support informed, impactful decisions.
Essential Functions:
- Financial Close & Reporting: Lead period-end closing activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses for areas such as cash management, inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, store-related expenses, lease accounting (ASC 842), and sales.
- Inventory Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting inventory including invoice entry and review as well as review of TvA reports and inventory counts.
- Financial Analysis: Deliver insights on monthly financial performance through comprehensive P&L reviews with senior management.
- Audit & Compliance: Coordinate year-end audits and prepare business unit reporting to support accurate financial consolidation. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing accounting team. Establish and manage team goals aligned with company objectives.
- Process Improvement: Drive efficiency by identifying and implementing accounting and operational policies to minimize manual processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen compliance.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with IT and other departments to enhance data accuracy and integration. Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support seamless data exchange.
- Change Management: Lead change initiatives related to system upgrades and process improvements, working closely with IT and other stakeholders.
- Internal Controls: Continuously evaluate and enhance internal controls to adapt to evolving systems and business needs.
Major Responsibilities / Specific Requirements:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills suitable for all organizational levels.
- Proven analytical skills with an aptitude for identifying and solving complex financial issues.
- Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and strong foundational accounting knowledge.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with excellent documentation, data analysis, and multi-tasking abilities.
- Skilled in leading a team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV Restaurant 365, and Aloha preferred).
- Strong alignment with Restaurant K’s values, mission, and dedication to excellence.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification preferred.
- A minimum of four years of experience in accounting, ideally within the restaurant or retail sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Experience in lease and sales tax accounting is preferred.
What We Offer:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability.If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Restaurant K, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-9755 and direct assistance will be provided.
Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish.With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free meals, flexible work schedules, and more fun activities to make Restaurant K a great place to work.