Job Description – Accounting Director

Job Title

Accounting Director

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer

Job Overview

P. Terry’s is accelerating its growth around Texas with currently 20 locations in operation. The company expects to open 4-5 new locations per year over the next 5+ years. Supporting the company’s growth through continuing to build a best-in-class home office team will be critical to its success.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of Accounting including internal controls, period closes, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, asset protection, tax compliance, and support of finance and accounting setup requirements for existing and new store operations. This role has a path to Controller with stretch assignments within cash forecasting and debt compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure proper recording of journal entries required to reflect accurate daily and monthly activity

Review, support and publish timely monthly financial statements

Manage and administer accounts receivable/credit, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing

Manage all treasury functions while ensuring proper controls are established and maintained

Track and communicate cash flow balances

Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP

Provide assistance to the Payroll Department

Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements

Document preparation to support annual tax returns

Maintain banking relationships in support of store operations and other company activities

Manage engagement of outside CPA firm(s) – yearly close, audits, tax preparation

Coordinate property tax renditions and payments

Ensure timely and accurate reporting to governmental and regulation authorities as required.

Maintain appropriate and secure repositories for corporate governance documents, site leases, equipment leases/rentals, permits, notes payable, sales contracts, assets, and other company documents

Assist CFO in strategic projects as needed while guiding the accounting team in support of project requests

Qualifications/Experience

Strong technical accounting skills – including GAAP and IRS regulations

Strong proficiency with MS Suite/advanced Excel skills, basic financial reporting software and ERP systems

Ability to generate quality correspondence, spreadsheets, reports

Proven ability to operate with competing priorities, often with considerable time constraints

Adaptable, effective and strong leader

Excellent communication skills and able to work well cross-functionally and departmentally

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

Experience evaluating and implementing accounting systems for improved workflow and efficiency

Detail-oriented, constant learner, motivated, self-driven, and adaptable

Position Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in restaurant or multi-unit retail environment

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related

CPA required

4+ years of supervisory experience