Accounting Director, Operations & Shared Services - Orlando Based
- Lead accounting for Accounts Payable, Inventory, Credit Cards, Gift Cards, Utilities, and Third‑Party Delivery Services.
- Ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee month-end/year-end close and annual expense estimates for assigned areas, aligned to budget and forecast assumptions.
- Manage key Operations Accounting vendor relationships and contracts.
- Act as escalation point for complex/high-risk issues (vendor disputes, system breakdowns, audit findings), driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Oversee AP and Inventory functions through two manager‑level direct reports, which includes vendor payables, accruals, inventory purchases and usage, and adjustments.
- Oversee supply chain accounting systems and integrations between purchasing, inventory, and AP.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to ensure aligned processes, controls, and reporting.
- Oversee utilities accounting, including payments, accruals, estimates, and true‑ups.
- Oversee areas through one manager‑level direct report, including accounting for credit card and delivery settlements, fees/commissions, chargebacks, refunds
- Oversee gift card accounting, including deferred revenue, breakage, and escheatment considerations.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Maintain internal controls and ensure timely documentation, audit support, and remediation across operational accounting areas.
- Oversee expense reimbursement compliance (systems, workflows, approvals, and documentation).
- Oversee Form 1099 compliance.
- Serve as liaison with external auditors for operational accounting areas, including walk‑throughs, testing, and issue resolution.
Leadership, Transformation & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 16 employees, including three manager‑level direct reports.
- Drive process and system improvements and partner cross-functionally (Treasury, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Legal, Operations) to support business initiatives and change management.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of operational/transactional functions and development of manager-level leaders.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and high‑volume transactional accounting.
- Experience leading process improvements/transformations or system implementations; strong judgment and communication to resolve complex issues.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a large, multi‑unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or consumer‑facing organization.
- Certified Public Accountant (U.S.)
- Public accounting experience (Big Four or national firm).
- Experience with Point of Sale systems, payment processing, and large ERP systems.
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