Technical Accounting Manager

Location

Bradenton, FL | United States

Job description

Overview

The Technical Accounting Manager is a key financial professional responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, implementing accounting policies, and providing technical expertise on complex accounting issues. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and senior management to maintain accurate financial reporting and uphold the integrity of financial information.

The essential functions in this are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

Technical Accounting Expertise

• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and assess their impact on the organization
• Research, interpret, and implement new accounting pronouncements or changes in regulations
• Provide guidance on technical accounting issues,  collaborate with other departments to address challenges and document memos on technical / complex accounting issues/transactions (e.g. ASC 805, ASC 842, etc)
• Train accounting staff on technical accounting issues

Financial Reporting

• Support the preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Review financial statement disclosures to ensure transparency and compliance with US GAAP

Policy Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement accounting policies to align with industry standards and US GAAP
• Work with various departments to communicate and educate teams on accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure all staff on the accounting team are aware of accounting policy updates for compliance
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of existing policies and recommend updates as needed

Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard financial information
• Collaborate with internal audit to identify and address control deficiencies
• Implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to address accounting-related matters
• Communicate complex accounting issues in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders
• Work closely with external auditors during financial audits and reviews

Advisory Role

• Provide guidance on  transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other business initiatives to ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed transactions and provide recommendations to senior management

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred
• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in technical accounting roles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients across its network of neighborhood restaurants. 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 specialties such as the 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 recognized as the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP's coveted Culture at Work Award. There are more than 520 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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