Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Dine Brands Global • Pasadena, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com . Job Location Type Hybrid - The Role: The Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is a high-visibility role within our Finance Department. Serving as the Company's lead on external reporting and technical accounting team, you will collaborate closely with legal, tax, treasury, FP&A, and investor relations to shape the Company’s financial roadmap and ensure regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Executive Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting, and leads the preparation, accuracy, and execution of: All public consolidated financial statement filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q) The financial data included within the Company’s earnings releases Subsidiary entity financial statements and critical internal financial reports High-impact ad hoc finance initiatives that support our business operations

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Proficient understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, financial statement mechanics, and SOX internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Effective analytical and technical research skills combined with proactive problem-solving
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders
• Effective time and energy management skills, with a proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (active status preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Combination of public accounting (Big 4 or national firms) and corporate SEC reporting exposure
• Direct experience using Workiva (for SEC reporting)
• Prior experience in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of external financial reports (Forms 10-K and 10-Q), ensuring strict compliance with SEC regulations and US GAAP
• Lead the drafting of financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), while maintaining comprehensive supporting documentation
• Manage the research, evaluation, and documentation of technical accounting positions for complex, non-routine transactions (e.g., share-based compensation, leases, business combinations, debt refinancing)
• Monitor new requirements from the FASB and SEC; assess organizational impact, author technical memos, and implement necessary changes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Liaise with external and internal audit teams to streamline quarterly reviews and annual audit
• Oversee financial data collection pipelines to ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and audit readiness
• Foster a collaborative team environment built on high operational standards and best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level