Manager, Field Finance

Duties

• Review overall Owner/Operator Financial health, to proactively identify potential issues that may affect financial health and evaluate and/or propose strategies to mitigate risks to drive business growth
• Monitor and analyze individual Owner/Operator financial health and provide recommendations for improvements/options
• Cook up and work with the National Field Finance Team (NFF) to support the Field Office, including:
• Assessment of the financial viability standard for an Owner/Operator Business review
• Evaluate financial projections and ability to meet financial screens for Sale’s between Operators
• Provide financial perspective to the Franchising Function to support the Franchise Vision Plan
• Create and present onsite and virtual presentations to franchise owners, sharing key financial performance metrics and trends
• Analyze Owner Operator cash flow results and create projections; partner with Operator teams to identify profit opportunities
• Identify gaps between business trends and Field Office targets so adjustments and additional tactics can be identified to achieve goals, and prepare financial analysis of proposed gap closing initiatives
• Apply Economic policies and partnering initiatives to individual restaurant situations
• Assess reasonableness of Development deals with respect to local market knowledge, affordability, and profitability/returns
• Coach and consult with non-financial stakeholders/partners to translate proposed business strategies and tactics into Operating Income / Restaurant Cash Flow
• Adhere to policies including expenses, spending approvals and authorizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• 5 to 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Highest integrity and ethics, CPA and/or MBA, Knowledge of Real estate development and/or franchising, Strong computer and Excel skills, Proven ability to impact and influence others, Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various disciplines and levels, Experience leading and working well within a team, Exceptional organizational skills and experience working independently, Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an effective balance of the detail and big picture, Excellent communication skills with experience effectively expressing ideas, both verbal and written, Effective & engaging presenter

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance
• Bonus eligible: Yes
• Long-term Incentive eligible: Yes
• Salary Range: $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 per year