Inspire · 4 hours ago
Manager, Inspire Company Restaurant Accounting
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands. The Accounting Manager will lead the operational accounting function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and managing the month-end close for company-owned stores while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end company-owned store accounting month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L review, and support of financial results communicated to the operations teams
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, priorities, technical accounting policies, and standards and ensure consistent compliance
Provide oversight in managing, monitoring, and streamlining of the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure the process is efficient and effective in providing accurate and timely financial information and related reports
Communicate effectively across the organization regarding business and accounting issues, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP
Coordinate and deliver accelerated month-end close processes. Assist leadership in identifying and implementing inter and intra-department process improvements and enhancements
Manage and develop a high-performing team where inclusion and diversity are leveraged for innovation and continuous improvement
Develop a culture of collaboration, training, and success
Foster an environment of continuous improvement within and among other departments concerning the accuracy of all transactions entered into the general ledger and information provided to Management
Support the department and the broader business by establishing strong working relationships with the FP&A team and assist in flux explanations and reviewing trends in operational results
Assist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing and reviewing audit deliverables and financial statement disclosure support
Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc projects and analysis as required
Qualification
Required
4-year Degree in Accounting required
6+ years of total experience, minimum
2+ years of experience managing direct reports
2 – 4 years of Big 4 Accounting or similar experience
Ability to plan work effectively, supervise and coordinate the work of senior and staff accountants, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
Self-sufficient and dependable, with a strong ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, fast-growing company environment where adaptability is imperative
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – including but not limited to, pivot tables, lookup, and complex formulas
Must be able to work in Outlook, Excel, and Word in a Windows environment
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant preferred
ERP financial systems experience preferred
Experience in a public company and technical accounting expertise preferred
Company
Inspire
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company & owner. It is a sub-organization of Roark Capital Group.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-17
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