Job Information
DineEquity Manager, Accounting in Glendale, California
Description
The Role:
To assist the Assistant Controller in ensuring that the General Accounting Department delivers timely and accurate internal reporting information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Co-management of Accounting team for general accounting and internal reporting. Ensures that the Department as a whole is providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Review for accuracy and identify potential issues involving numerous monthly journal entries, account analysis schedules, bank reconciliations and other schedules and reports prepared by members of the Department. Review and approval of work product of direct reports
Responsible for jointly administering and maintaining Hyperion/Workday-Adaptive (Actuals Reporting) for the Accounting Department
Responsible for co-managing the month end close process
Prepare various monthly financial reports (financial package, supporting package, variance analysis)
Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments and the field on various accounting matters
Evaluation and implementation of GAAP requirements
Special projects and analyses as required
Other Duties:
Quarterly - prepare and review various audit schedules, resolve issues with external auditors, and assist with external financial reporting requirements
Annual audit - prepare and review various audit schedules, resolve issues with external auditors, and assist in the preparation of supporting documentation
Interface with and direct internal and external auditors on Sarbanes-Oxley annual audit requirements
Various IT financial system upgrades (Hyperion/Workday-Adaptive, PeopleSoft/Oracle)
Implementation of various new projects
Administrative duties involved with managing team members (performance appraisals, meetings, strategic planning, conflict handling and resolution, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Will range from Staff level to Accounting Supervisor level
Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required):
Solid knowledge of Accounting Principles and Theories (GAAP)
Supervise and review the work of others
Adapt to changing circumstances
Prepare financial reports timely and accurately
Analyze and interpret accounting information
Provide solutions to issues that arise
Effectively prioritize and multi-task
Work as a team player
Communicate in a professional manner to both internal and external customers
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Peoplesoft/Oracle (General Ledger, Asset Management, Lease Management) is highly desirable
Hyperion or Workday-Adaptive is a big plus
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent discipline
Prior managerial work experience in accounting (2 to 5 years)
Lease accounting experience is highly desirable
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations:
- CPA License preferred, but not required