POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager is responsible for timely and accurate reporting of corporate financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Position requires hands-on accounting system knowledge and full professional competency. Accounting Manager is required to ensure conformance with regulations, accounting principles, and financial and operating controls. 

Responsibilities may include the direction of monthly closing functions, technical accounting research, implementation of new accounting and reporting requirements, transaction analysis, and a variety of duties within the RUI Accounting Department. The Accounting Manager is also responsible for the corporate treasury activities. Corporate treasury activities include: management and custody of funds or other financial assets, overseeing the banking, and cash and credit management. In addition, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the coordination of the federal and state tax returns preparation with RUI’s external audit firm.

Supervise and manage a team up to 6.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

·        Direct month-end closing tasks and prepare monthly financial statement reporting,

·        Compile and analyze financial data on profitability, assets under management, cash flow, etc. and prepare accompanying management reports,

·        Review journal entries required to record accruals, prepaid expenses, cost allocations and other activity for areas of assigned responsibility,

·        Provides timely and accurate external compliance reporting to the private equity firm and bank,

·        Directs and coordinates accounting function on transactions for other department heads,

·        Partners with the other RUI departments by providing accurate financial reporting and assists other departments with an understanding of their business results,

·        Manages the day-to-day treasury activities including but not limited to daily cash management,

·        Lead, manage and motivate a team of professionals in the on-going accounting business objectives,

·        Lead coordination of external audit and prepares audited financial statements and footnotes,

·        Lead coordination around the preparation of the federal and state income tax returns by the external audit firm via maintenance of tax records,

·        Participate in special projects and technical accounting research,

·        Oversight into the Company’s risk management program, including the monitoring of the general liability insurance program, and coordinating the Company’s insurance renewals,

·        Establishes and maintains GAAP accounting and financial reporting polices, systems and procedures used in the organization, 

·        Evaluates the reliability of internal reporting systems and related data,

·        Track developments in new accounting reporting requirements.  Developing action plans to implement new requirements,

·        Works with assigned auditors for compliance with established standards, policies and procedures, and 

·        Coordinate accounting for divestitures/acquisitions, including requirements to transactions directing personnel in executing the transactions.

BEST PRACTICES DESIGN

·        Find ways (process, people, technology) to improve accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of accounting work

·        Maximize ability to execute in low cost model (A/P and accounting work)

·        Support efforts to minimize administrative work in the restaurants, in-house, outsourcing or elimination

·        Be financial representative, or delegate and maintain level of understanding, on cross-functional project teams

LEADERSHIP

·        Set the leadership example (organization, attitude, execution)

·        Instill a customer service attitude in the  finance organization as they support other functions

·        Establishes clear and measurable performance objectives

·        Effectively leverages the organization to accomplish business goals

·        Makes sound & timely decisions based on experience & judgment

·        Promotes creativity & innovation

·        Is pro-active in providing solutions

·        Is adaptable to internal and external conditions

·        Makes sound & timely decisions on based experience & judgment

·        Promotes creativity & innovation

·        Is pro-active in providing solutions

·        Communicates the what, why and how for change

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.  CPA preferred.

·        Solid understanding of preparing financial statements.

·        5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.

·        Prior industry experience as a accounting professional is preferred.

·        Drive improvements to upgrade the financial organization and reporting environment to meet the strategic objectives of the business.

·        Capable of building infrastructure on the accounting side.

·        Able to implement controls, processes and systems to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

·        Proactive style with the ability to interpret data and act quickly.  Ability to interact with Senior Management. 

·        Problem solver with focus on providing, creating, effective solutions.  Ability to develop action plans and execute timely and effective resolution. 

·        Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Great Plains or like type system.

·        Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel and financial accounting software.

·        Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.

·        Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.