Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Tech Acct

Papa Johns•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be primarily focused on supporting the external financial reporting activities of Papa John’s International, Inc., a public restaurant company with approximately 6,000 global units. The senior manager of financial reporting and technical accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our external U.S. GAAP financial statements and disclosures and the application of U.S. GAAP across the consolidated organization. This position will play a pivotal role in technical accounting research and SEC reporting activities to ensure accurate accounting disclosures in publicly filed financial reporting documents.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting processes, and related internal controls
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior management and external auditors
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
A desire to be curious, learn new areas, and challenge the status quo
Strong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and Workiva.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field and active CPA license required
7+ years of relevant experience required, including in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred); blend of public accounting and public company industry experience preferred
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting regulations, and internal controls

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Oracle products are a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Papa Johns Forms 10-Q, 10-K, quarterly earnings releases and Audit Committee deliverables, and other SEC filings, along with review of supporting schedules across various areas
Lead the accounting and financial reporting analysis for complex technical accounting matters and significant transactions, including researching applicable U.S. GAAP, preparing accounting position papers, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring appropriate financial statement presentation and disclosure.
Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the organization
Lead cross-functional projects/workflows, such as for acquisitions/divestitures, other business initiatives, and provide training and education to relevant stakeholders as needed
Lead the assessment, implementation, and adoption of new accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements, including project planning, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and communication of impacts to management, auditors, and the Audit Committee.
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess accounting implications of contracts, strategic transactions, and business initiatives.
Prepare/review other recurring and/or ad hoc accounting, reporting, financial, and investor relations deliverables as requested (e.g. debt covenant calculations, investor presentations, quarterly management certifications)