Senior Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role supports the integrity of financial records across a multi-entity organization, contributes to the month-end close process, and assists in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close: Own month-end close for assigned entities, including journal entries (accruals, prepaids, intercompany, allocations) and balance sheet reconciliations
• Mult-Entity Accounting: Maintain entity-level ledgers, support consolidations, and manage intercompany activity across a multi-entity structure
• Franchise Accounting: Support accounting for royalties, fees, and deferred revenue in alignment with ASC 606; partner with Operations to reconcile franchise reporting and collections
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reporting packages for leadership, private equity stakeholders, and the Board
• Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules, support PBC requests, and partner with external auditors during annual audits
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Perform subledger-to-GL reconciliations (AP, AR, and other accounts), investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Supervise and support AP operations, including vendor management, invoice workflows, expense (T&E) review, and payment processing
• Sales Tax Compliance: Assist with sales and use tax compliance, exemption tracking, and audit support across multiple jurisdictions
• Process Improvement & Controls: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance internal controls, and support scalable, IPO-ready accounting practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and external stakeholders to support reporting, system improvements, and business initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervising others
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, including intercompany transactions and eliminations
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments preferred
• Background in retail, franchise, or multi-unit businesses a plus; familiarity with franchise accounting or FDD frameworks preferred
• Exposure to audit processes, IPO readiness, or public company environments a plus
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to partner cross-functionally and present financial information clearly
• Self-starter with a high level of ownership, professionalism, and a continuous improvement mindset