Learning & Development Manager

MISSION YOGURT INC • Westminster, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and executing training strategies that enhance the performance, consistency, and guest experience across Mission Yogurt’s restaurant operations. This role assesses organization-wide and location-specific development needs, with a strong focus on service training, compliance training, leadership development, and operational excellence. The Learning & Development Manager partners closely with operations leaders to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training programs, including onboarding, service standards, food safety, and shift leadership development. This position develops and delivers engaging, practical training solutions tailored to the fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring team members are equipped to meet brand standards and business goals. This role actively researches, designs, and implements innovative learning methods, such as in-person training, job aids, digital learning tools, and hands-on coaching, to drive performance improvement and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to implement systems and process improvements
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of accounting systems, software implementations, and process optimization
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations across the team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy in complex accounting areas, including intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize accounting processes.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of accounting systems and tools.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Establish scalable structures to support company growth.
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning efforts.
• Present financial results and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets and financial transactions.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines, processes, and company policies across the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and optional life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet insurance—effective the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401K plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• Company paid Airport Employee Parking or RTD EcoPass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed