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Position Description

Reporting into the Manager of Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Supervisor of Financial Accounting & Reporting is a key financial leader responsible for the financial accounting and reporting needs of designated operating entities as well as the development, implementation, and maintenance of related systems, controls, procedures, and policies. Accountabilities include direct supervision and development of accounting & reporting team(s), overseeing timely and accurate production and issuance of period-ending financial statements, ad-hoc client service, serving as the lead point person on a designated brand(s), and reporting and analysis to provide business results and insights. Accountabilities also include ensuring compliance with accounting policies and operational procedures, informing and supporting the annual budgeting process, assisting with the annual independent financial audit, identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies, research and resolution of accounting issues as they arise, supporting department initiatives, and assisting with projects as assigned including but not limited to acquisition financial due diligence and integration.

Essential responsibilities will include:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain and monitor financial reporting calendar and closing checklist.

• Partner cross-functionally across Finance & Accounting to coordinate and oversee monthly financial close and the timely and accurate issuance of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) for the assigned operating entities.

• Prepare, coordinate and oversee performance of analytical review procedures on month-end income statement and balance sheet accounts including account reconciliations.

• Communicate month end results and provide insights and explanations to users of financials, including senior leadership and operations teams.

• Support preparation of consolidated reporting and other monthly reporting requirements.

• Research and resolve accounting issues, including effectively communicating the impact.

• Ensure proper accounting treatment for unique or non-routine transactions including but not limited to unit openings, closures, sales, and acquisitions.

• As needed, support acquisitions in the due diligence, integration, and post-close phases. This could include reviewing financial trends, performing confirmatory work, partnering cross-functionally with other relevant teams, coordinating integration of the acquired business into the accounting and reporting systems and related financial close processes, post-close accounting, and ongoing analysis and reporting on performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and Operations teams on the compilation of annual financial budgets for units and overhead.

• Support monthly forecasting performed by FP&A.

Audit and Compliance:

• Support external financial and compliance audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial statement-related internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.

Process Improvement:

• Support financial system projects and initiatives as needed.

• Perform continuous assessment of close process and process re-engineering to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborate with other departments, primarily IT and Finance Systems, to optimize processes and system capabilities.

Team Collaboration:

• Develop, manage, and lead brand team(s) within Financial Accounting & Reporting, including hiring, training, evaluation, and development.

• Participate in the development and execution of annual departmental initiatives and goals.

• Develop and monitor metrics to measure performance and benchmark department.

Internal and External Reporting Requirements:

• Financial reporting packages for senior executives, financial institutions, and the board.

• Franchisor reporting and filing requirements.

• Landlord financial reporting requirements.

• Operational performance reporting requirements.

• Other ad-hoc reporting as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 7+ years in accounting or financial reporting roles (Public Accounting experience with a National or large Regional CPA firm and/or financial analysis experience for a large company in their corporate offices preferred).

• CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop, and lead people.

• Strong analytical as well as audit/research documentation skills.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the monthly closing process and financial statement preparation.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ERP experience preferred).

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Must possess strategic and problem-solving skills with a forward-thinking, adaptable, and continuous-improvement mindset.

• Must possess personal drive and ownership.

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Retirement and Savings Plan

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Basic Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Company Outings

• Dining Discounts

• PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance

• On-Site Fitness Center

• On-Site Daycare

• On-Site Café

• FUN Work Environment!

The Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer