Join Our National Team as the Accounting Manager!

Are you looking to leverage your expertise to grow a role that offers varied and challenging work? Our company, a leading parent organization that owns and operates 300+ franchise locations across North America, seeks a new Accounting Manager.

In this role, you will assist the Controller with the franchisor accounting operations of the company in the US. This position will play an important role in ensuring the accounting processes will support and enhance the company’s business and financial objectives.

Position: Accounting Manager Reports to: Controller US Operations Location: Hybrid

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Full cycle accounting handling monthly close and account reconciliations

Perform or review all balance sheet account analyses and maintain monthly reconciliations including cash, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, AR, AP, deferred revenue/cost, notes receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, intercompany, other miscellaneous accounts.

Prepare and review manual and adjusting journal entries

Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and financial packages

Prepare ad hoc financial reporting requests, other analyses and special projects requested by management.

Assist with financial and SOX audits

Assist in the preparation of annual budget

Work on federal and state tax filings

Maintain monthly schedules used in the preparation and completion of the month-end closing process

Perform duties in compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Manage and oversee the monthly Sales and Billing process, includes collecting, reviewing, auditing franchisee sales, calculating royalties and ensuring all billing/invoices are completed monthly in an accurate and timely manner.

Prepare Non-Current AR report and communicate key personnel within the company

Implement and document policies and procedures that govern accounting functions.

Perform strategic planning and priority setting for the billing department.

Manage, train, and educate the subordinates team on respective responsibilities and duties.

Responsible for the management of accounting team including hiring, leading, coaching, training and development

Supervise, manage and provide team support with completing Goal Setting & Review (GS&R) meetings with team members focusing on continuous improvement.

Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive for the team.

Other duties as assigned.

Competency – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, SharePoint)

Strong understanding of GAAP

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Knowledge of Sage Intacct a plus

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to conceptualize

Self-driven

Ability to work under strict time deadlines

Ability to work independently and make decisions

Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory background check

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to follow the Paul Davis Values, Vision, Mission, and 10 Serving Basics

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

Minimum 3 plus years’ experience in a supervisory/management role

Preferred Education and Experience

MBA and CPA a plus

Experience within a franchise industry

Experience within the restoration and/or construction industry in an accounting role

Physical Requirement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to stay in a stationary position up to 100% of the time

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and computer printer

Must be able to observe and perceive information on a computer and documents

Must be able to communicate and converse with customers over the phone

Occasionally will lift up to 10lbs

Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and pass a background check

Work Environment

The employee will be working remotely in their home office and will be exposed to normal conditions of air conditioning and heat. Most work will be conducted over email, video conferencing, and telephone. Employee must have access to a stable internet connection when working out of office. The employee must use the provided VPN technology to securely connect remotely. The successful person must be productive with minimal supervision

Travel

This position may require up to 5% travel. This position may require travel for company meetings/events and trainings.

Reasonable Accommodation for Disability

Any applicant or employee, who believes that a reasonable accommodation is required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Disclaimer

Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Paul Davis Restoration provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Flexible work from home options available.