Director of Accounting
Company: First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:The Accounting Director will support a variety of
accounting functions with a primary focus on overseeing the
Accounts Payable team, overseeing the Cash team and the preparation
of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and SEC rules.
This position will also be responsible for ad hoc projects
including process improvement as well as researching, documenting
and implementing new US GAAP standards. This position will provide
technical accounting guidance to the accounting team and assist the
team in preparing for the Company's external
audit.Responsibilities:The essential functions in this job
description are not all-inclusive of this position's duties and
responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is
required.Develop accounting personnel, coach on proper preparation
of reconciliations and audit deliverablesLead and coordinate
balance sheet account close, including timely reviews and sign offs
by the Accounting teamAssist with complex account reconciliations,
including creating templates for complex areas and reviewing
existing reconciliations for accuracy, audit readiness and
opportunities for improvementAssist with Monthly Close, including
hard quarter-end close and year-endCoordinate and review audit
deliverables (PBCs) for financial auditResearch and lead accounting
for complex topics (examples: accounting for business combinations,
minority interest accounting, lease accounting, etc.)Document
accounting policies and procedures which includes fully and
completely understanding assigned processes and transaction
flowLiaise with other functions at First Watch to understand
accounting implications related to any upcoming operational
changesLead continuous process improvement by constantly evaluating
processes and updating documentationIncorporate internal controls
into processes as warranted to prevent inaccuracies in financial
statements, protect company assets and build efficienciesLead and
support other accounting related projects as
assignedQualifications:CPABachelor's Degree with a concentration in
Accounting/FinanceMinimum 6+ years of progressive accounting
experience, including accounting leadership roleStrong
understanding of GAAP and ability to research and apply complex
GAAPAble to document and analyze accounting processes, including
internal controlsAble to create written policies and
proceduresPublic accounting (audit) experienceSEC accounting
experienceExperience with internal/external auditorsStrong computer
skills (Accounting software, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro,
etc.)Who We Are:First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining
concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using
fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local "Best
Breakfast" and "Best Brunch" accolades, First Watch's chef-driven
menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with
First Watch specialties such as the protein-packed Quinoa Power
Bowl , Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga,
Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender
Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First
Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list
of the 50 most loved brands in the U.S. and recognized as a
Customer Experience All-Star by Forbes. In 2022, First Watch was
awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant
News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet, recognized with
ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award, and named a Most Loved
Workplace in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2021,
First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine's Best Menu and as the
fastest-growing full-service restaurant chain based on unit growth.
There are more than 480 First Watch restaurants in 29 states, and
the restaurant concept is majority owned by Advent International,
one of the world's largest private-equity firms. For more
information, visit .First Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current
employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
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