Senior Accountant

About The Company

Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company’s brands: Budget Blinds, The Tailored Closet, PremierGarage, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Bark and Mane, and Lightspeed Restoration are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,500 franchise territories. Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. A few of the Company’s many accolades and awards include: Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Best in Category, Entrepreneur’s Top Low-Cost Franchise, Entrepreneur’s Top New & Emerging Franchises, Entrepreneur’s Top Home-based Franchises, Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Global Franchises. You can learn more about Home Franchise Concepts on our Careers page.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Preparation and analysis of all accounts including the required journal entries, accruals and other adjustments for all balance sheet and income statement accounts for assigned Brands by the month-end close schedule deadlines.
• Process and analyze financial transactions; verify and validate data.
• Complete assigned journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with monthly, quarterly and annual closing calendars.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations; make Accounting Leadership aware of any discrepancies in need of resolution on a timely basis.
• Maintains the accuracy of the balance sheet and income statement assigned accounts on a US GAAP accrual basis.
• Prepare detailed statements and reports for financial transactions of assigned Brands, communicate to brand leadership and finance leadership.
• Prepare and explain variance analysis and explanation on the monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting packages, including forecasts and budgets, as required.
• Prepare requests from outside providers, including auditors and tax professionals.
• Ensure capable of being back-up for key activities as needed.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Solid technical accounting expertise across multiple functional areas with a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Self-motivated team player who can work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• High level of personal initiative and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and macros).
• Experience working in a multi-company and/or multi-location environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred.
• Able to manage high-volume workloads during month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, and budgeting cycles.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Public accounting experience and/or prior experience working with outside auditors is a plus.
• Minimum 4-7 years of work experience, CPA is preferred.

Physical And Workplace Requirements

• Light-duty work environment – primarily office-based with minimal physical exertion.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Occasional standing or walking for presentations or facilitation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Anual discretionary bonus.
• Participation in 401(k) retirement plan, which includes matching contributions equal to 100% of the first three percent of eligible compensation contributed and 50% of the next two percent.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 8 paid hours for associates to volunteer in their community.
• Open time off to support work-life balance.

Disability Accommodations

• If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact HFC's Talent Acquisition department at HR@gohfc.com for assistance.
• If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.