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El Pollo Loco, Inc. · 1 month ago

Director SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is a well-established restaurant chain that is seeking a Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting. The role involves directing the company's external reporting and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, while also managing technical accounting issues and supporting various finance-related functions.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the preparation and maintains support for all areas of our external reporting process, such as EPS calculations, balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of stockholders’ equity

Prepares technical accounting memos for management conclusions and quarterly/year-end audit purposes. Maintains, updates and evaluates new accounting policies

Researches, evaluates, and documents technical accounting and external reporting implications of complex and non-standard transactions, as well as general corporate accounting matters

Supports Company transactional efforts to ensure proper accounting treatment

Supports the SOX compliance and implementation assisting the accounting, finance and potentially other groups in the implementation of identified control weaknesses and efficiency opportunities

Manages stock options/restricted stock administration function and ensures compliance with FAS 123R

Manages the overall responsibility for the recording, maintenance and reporting of fixed asset accounting records

Oversees the cash forecast / debt borrowings and repayments and interest payments and debt covenant compliance

Manages and supports accounting with project management

Leads or participates in special projects as necessary

Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals

Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by your supervisor

Qualification

US GAAPSEC reportingCPAPublic AccountingTechnical accountingTeam buildingAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

BA/BS degree required, preferably in Accounting or related field

Minimum of 7+ years' Public Accounting experience required, preferably in the restaurant/retail/hospitality industry and/or Big 4/large accounting firms

Extensive knowledge, US GAAP, SEC reporting and internal control processes

Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills and commitment to a high level of accuracy

CPA required

Experience with successfully recruiting, building, and developing a team (based on current and future needs)

Confidence in execution of strategic initiatives

Must be decisive and able to make fact-based decisions

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset and skills; meticulous attention to detail

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners

Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines

Ability to read, write, and interpret complex reports, documents, and correspondence

Adept at managing and prioritizing competing time sensitive requests while working well in a team atmosphere that may be under pressure

Ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance to the company

Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed

Ability to work at the Support Center consistent with the hybrid work policy

Benefits

Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability

Vacation + Sick Pay

Bonus Compensation for eligible positions

Casual Friday’s

Bring your dog to work Friday’s

Discounts of El Pollo Loco food

Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports, hotels and more.

Employee referral bonus program

Company

El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Glassdoor3.5

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town.

Founded in 1980

Costa Mesa, California, USA

5001-10000 employees