Accounting Manager
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
2024-10-01 04:45:23
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Accounting
Job description
Overview:
The Accounting Manager is a key financial professional responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, implementing accounting policies, and providing technical support on accounting issues to staff. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, auditors and accounting team members to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting and internal controls.
Responsibilities:
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.
Technical Accounting Expertise
Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and assess their impact on the organization
Research, interpret, and implement new accounting pronouncements or changes in regulations (SEC)
Provide guidance on accounting issues, collaborate with other departments to address challenges and document memos on technical / complex accounting issues / transactions (may include debt transactions, impairment analysis, cash flow hedge accounting, etc.)
Train and support accounting staff on GAAP accounting issues
Prepare/review journal entries, internal schedules, account reconciliations, accounting procedures, process memos
Financial Reporting
Preparation/review of schedules supporting the financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
Preparation/review of financial statement disclosures to ensure compliance with US GAAP
Policy Development and Implementation
Develop and implement accounting policies
Work with various departments to communicate and educate teams on accounting policies and procedures
Ensure staff on the accounting team are aware of accounting policy updates for compliance
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of existing policies and recommend updates as needed
Internal Controls
Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls
Collaborate with internal audit to identify and address control deficiencies
Implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, treasury, operations, purchasing, etc. to address accounting-related matters
Communicate complex accounting issues in a clear and concise manner
Work closely with, train and develop accounting team members
Advisory Role
Provide guidance on transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other business initiatives to ensure compliance with accounting standards
Evaluate the financial impact of proposed transactions and provide recommendations
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
Public company experience preferred
Extensive experience (typically 5-7 years) in accounting roles, with demonstrated progression
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Who We Are:
First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl , Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet, recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. First Watch operates more than 535 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit .
First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.