Technical Accounting Lead

We are looking for a Technical Accounting Lead to join a growing, multi-brand restaurant investment and operating platform with a portfolio spanning company-operated and franchised locations. The biggest draw here is the breadth of the role and the opportunity to take real ownership of complex accounting matters across a dynamic business. Rather than being limited to writing technical memos or specializing in one accounting area, you’ll be involved in everything from acquisitions, franchise revenue recognition, and complex lease arrangements to business combinations, impairments, financial reporting, and other significant transactions.

This is a highly visible, hands-on position within a lean finance organization where you’ll work closely with senior leadership and teams across finance, real estate, development, and legal. You’ll have the opportunity to shape accounting policies, influence how new transactions are structured, strengthen reporting and controls, and help build more efficient systems and processes. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong public accounting or technical accounting background who enjoys solving complex problems and wants broader ownership inside an evolving business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting across a complex restaurant/franchise portfolio, with significant focus on ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 805 (business combinations)

Research and apply US GAAP guidance to acquisitions, refranchisings, divestitures, impairments, debt arrangements, and other complex transactions

Oversee acquisition accounting, including opening balance sheets, purchase price allocations, and related financial reporting

Prepare technical accounting memos, establish accounting policies, and partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new agreements and transactions

Prepare consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures to PCAOB audit standards, while serving as a key contact for external auditors

Review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple brands and legal entities, ensuring accurate reconciliations, controls, and reporting

Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve systems, and automate reporting, including oversight of lease accounting and fixed asset systems

Direct and review the work of offshore accounting resources supporting close activities, reconciliations, and financial schedules

Qualifications

Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Progressive accounting experience, including public company audit or advisory experience

Strong technical US GAAP knowledge, particularly ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 805, with the ability to independently research complex accounting matters

Experience preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting documentation suitable for PCAOB audits

Comfortable working in a hands-on environment, improving processes, and leveraging technology and AI tools to increase efficiency

Active CPA license strongly preferred

Restaurant, franchise, or multi-unit retail industry experience is a plus, as is familiarity with Sage Intacct, lease accounting platforms, and outsourced accounting teams

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