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Shake Shack · 4 hours ago

Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting

Home Office, 225 Varick Street Suite 301, New York, NY 10014

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $160K/yr

4+ years exp

Shake Shack is one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands committed to crafting unforgettable experiences for guests. The Fixed Asset Accounting Manager will manage accounting functions related to fixed assets and repair & maintenance expenses while providing strategic support for departmental and company-wide initiatives.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Manage the period-end close by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all fixed asset accounting/ repair & maintenance entries, and reconciliations with appropriate SOX documentation and support

Manage fixed asset life cycle events, such as acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, impairments, cost adjustments, and asset transfers through fixed asset accounting software (Workday Business Assets)

Perform analytical review of fixed asset related balances and provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting

Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve lease related issues

Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting

Assist and/or manage on-going Company-wide initiatives and projects

Assist in assessing the impact from and implement the required changes to systems, process, policies and procedures due to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, cross-departmental initiatives and other operational changes

Assist with driving change management by working with IT and other key stakeholders related to any associated changes

Prepare the accounting evaluation, conclusions, and maintain the ongoing accounting treatment of new agreements as it relates to owned areas

Collaborate with other Support Center teams where required and appropriate

Strengthen and maintain relationships with both internal and external parties

Maintain ownership of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes

Facilitate both internal and external audits ensuring complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests. Coordinate with internal or external auditors related to owned accounts and processes

Continuously evaluate SOX controls in light of changing systems/processes and work with Internal Audit to identify and implement necessary control changes

Review existing processes, structures, and systems to assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities

Evaluate, develop, implement and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures for owned areas, with an emphasis on improving accuracy and timeliness, reducing risk and strengthening compliance

Manage and/or support the implementation of on-going process improvement initiatives

Ensure information flow between the accounting team, external auditors and other internal and external partners

Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses

Provide requested support to Tax and Financial Reporting and adhere to external reporting timelines

Manage a team of two accountants and help grow them professionally

Perform quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews for direct reports

Establish goals for direct reports that are aligned with overall department and company objectives

Remain current on Restaurant and Retail industry-specific technologies and emerging trends

Prepare reports/analyses and participate in other projects as needed

Qualification

BS/BA in AccountingFixed Asset AccountingGAAPSOX ComplianceCPAContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementTeam ManagementWorkday Business AssetsMicrosoft OfficeRestaurant Industry ExperiencePowerPoint Presentations