Manager, Accounting

Floor & Decor

50d

About The Position

At Floor & Decor, we serve our customers with excellent service, a safe shopping environment, inspirational displays, and a compelling shopping experience. We also build careers. We look for those who believe in helping the company succeed, serving our customers, and working together in a respectful, collaborative, and fun environment where every voice counts. Every associate is part of our success.
The Accounting Manager directly reports to the Accounting Senior Manager, overseeing a small team responsible for diverse accounting areas requiring in-depth analysis and comprehension of our business operations. This role is highly visible and integral to the accounting leadership team. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities for process improvement, mentor staff by providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities, and collaborate effectively with our stores, store support center departments, senior management, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and internal controls
• Ability to research difficult accounting topics, write position papers, and present to the Assistant Controller, VP Controller, CFO, and other leaders
• Drive process improvements and develop systematic processes
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service oriented – provide excellent customer service to internal customers, including partnering with other departments to improve processes and create value
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and active CPA license
• 5+ years of progressive accounting responsibility, including at least 3 years of supervisory or management experience

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 Public accounting experience a plus
• Project accounting / project planning software implementation experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads a small team in completing monthly corporate accounting and close activities, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, rollforwards, and other analyses related to fixed assets, construction in progress (CIP), cloud computing arrangements, internally developed software, and other significant accounting matters.
• Serves as the primary liaison with real estate, IT, new store visual merchandising, and finance departments in accounting for all store and distribution center construction and software development activities.
• Assists with the implementation of project accounting software to automate the tracking and management of capital expenses and related fixed assets.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly accounting, reporting, and ad hoc analyses for senior management.
• Performs a detailed review of significant quarter and year-end accounting estimates for CIP, depreciation, impairments, and asset retirement obligations.
• Supports the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, including review of disclosures related to areas of responsibility and assistance with preparation of financial review presentations.
• Researches accounting issues and provides competent guidance and advice for a variety of topics, including the following: o Questions regarding application of the Company’s accounting policies and U.S. GAAP related to areas of responsibility o Capitalization and useful life policies o Interest capitalization for assets under construction o Capitalization and subsequent amortization of implementation costs for cloud computing arrangements and internally developed software
• Provides management teams with appropriate information to facilitate budget, forecast, and other reporting needs, and maintains forecast models for capital expenditures, capitalized interest, depreciation and amortization expense, and other areas as needed.
• Assists with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies to promote effective governance and accurate financial reporting.
• Conducts special projects assigned by the Assistant Controller, VP Controller, or CFO.
• Answers questions from stores and store support center departments.
• Assists with the coordination of internal and external audit activities as necessary.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees