Lead Accountant, Finance Canada

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    "description": "<strong class=\"jdheading\">Overview</strong><br><br><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">This is a professional level role requiring a person who will lead and manage assignments that support Restaurant Accounting for Restaurants in Canada and assist in the financial operations of the Canadian Support Centre.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Individual will be responsible for providing Accounting Support and be a subject matter expert for all matters related to the Fee Calculations Reports (FCR) to Chick-fil-A Operators and their teams. The Individual is expected to communicate with internal stakeholders, Operators, Team Members, and third-party vendors.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">As part of the financial services team in Canada, the individual will also be assisting in financial operations and financial planning in the Support Centre. This could include financial process improvement and execution, as well as financial planning analysis.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">This role will allow the individual to develop consulting skills and financial expertise through firsthand experience and direct interaction with Operators and assist Operators to maximize their opportunities. The individual will need to leverage business acumen and innovative thinking to deliver insights and value to both Operators and Chick-fil-A Canada.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Our Flexible Futures model offers a healthy mix of working in person and remotely, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.</span></p> <br><strong class=\"jdheading\">Responsibilities</strong><br><br><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Restaurant accounting responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></p><ul><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lead, participate, influence, and provide Restaurant Accounting perspectives and strategy for Canadian locations with partners across the business including, but not limited to: Entity Finance International, Digital Transformation and Technology, Restaurant Cash Management, Financial Transformation, Tax, Lease Accounting and Enterprise Risk Management.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Complete monthly Fee Calculations Reports for franchise restaurants to ensure the accuracy of Franchise Fees in accordance with the Chick-fil-A Canada Franchise Agreement.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Execute Restaurant Cash Management strategy to validate proof of revenue and expenses.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Support onboarding and training processes for new Restaurant Operators, providing guidance on Chick-fil-A Cash Management best practices and recommendations.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Perform comprehensive financial reconciliations for Company-Owned Restaurants, including deposits, credit card transactions, and various associated general ledger accounts.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lead Sales and Expenses Recognition monthly audit processes.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Execute key international restaurant accounting initiatives and cross functional projects and communicate to leadership any needs or roadblocks.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Leverage analytical platforms to proactively identify accounting risk. Communicate and influence decisions surrounding potential issues that may impact financial results.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Assist with Operator consolidated financial statement processes and reconciliation and external audit requests from the Atlanta Support Centre.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Propose and champion enhancements and change opportunities for current restaurant accounting processes.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">As part of the financial services team in Canada, financial operation responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></p><ul><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Participate and execute process improvement strategies for the Canadian Division across a range of business processes.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Assist in the preparation of restaurant financial performance reports.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Monitor budget spend for the Canadian Division and analyze expense trends for opportunities.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Assist in projection of quarterly cash requirements of the Canadian division.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Participate in annual budgeting process and contribute to team planning.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Support other initiatives as needed.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\">As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $85,000 to $135,000. This pay scale takes into account a wide range of business factors and may change over time.  </span> </span></p> <br><strong class=\"jdheading\">Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)</strong><br><br><ul><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Working towards or has attained CPA designation</span></li></ul> <br><strong class=\"jdheading\">Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)</strong><br><br><ul><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">CPA preferred</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Knowledge of accounting applications preferred</span></li></ul> <br><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Required Years of Experience</strong><br><br>4 <br><div></div><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Preferred Years of Experience</strong><br><br>6 <br><div></div><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Travel Requirements</strong><br><br>10% <br><div></div><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Required Level of Education</strong><br><br>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience <br><div></div><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Preferred Level of Education</strong><br><br>Bachelor's Degree <br><div></div><strong class=\"jdheading2\">Preferred Major/Concentration</strong><br><br>Accounting or Finance<br><br><p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Restaurant accounting responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></p><ul><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lead, participate, influence, and provide Restaurant Accounting perspectives and strategy for Canadian locations with partners across the business including, but not limited to: Entity Finance International, Digital Transformation and Technology, Restaurant Cash Management, Financial Transformation, Tax, Lease Accounting and Enterprise Risk Management.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Complete monthly Fee Calculations Reports for franchise restaurants to ensure the accuracy of Franchise Fees in accordance with the Chick-fil-A Canada Franchise Agreement.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Execute Restaurant Cash Management strategy to validate proof of revenue and expenses.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Support onboarding and training processes for new Restaurant Operators, providing guidance on Chick-fil-A Cash Management best practices and recommendations.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Perform comprehensive financial reconciliations for Company-Owned Restaurants, including deposits, credit card transactions, and various associated general ledger accounts.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Lead Sales and Expenses Recognition monthly audit processes.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Execute key international restaurant accounting initiatives and cross functional projects and communicate to leadership any needs or roadblocks.</span></li><li style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Leverage analytical platforms to proactively identify accounting risk. 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