Controller

Company Summary

Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That's why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions. Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we're always looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our family!

DICKEY'S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

• Supervision and participation in the monthly close processes, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Supervisory responsibilities could include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, franchise tax filings, quarterly tax payments, annual tax payments, workers compensation audit, annual financial audit, and/or treasury administration.
• Evaluate and make recommendations towards policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the reporting process more efficient and accurate.
• Prepare financials for review. This includes consolidations.
• Review G/L coding of all transactions ensuring they are booked properly.
• Assist in completion of the tasks of the department as necessary.
• Be the expert on our accounting system (NetSuite) and coach team members on functionality.
• Supervise the reporting of sales taxes to multiple states.
• Ensure accounting is aligned with GAAP for multiple business units including franchisor, company owned restaurants, manufacturing, technology, and non-profit.
• Audit and review franchise and area development agreements to ensure proper collection, payment, and accounting (per ASU 2014-09) of fees.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax laws and regulations.
• Review accounts receivable balances and assist with collections as necessary.
• Assist VP in the successful completion of the annual audits. This includes work paper preparation and handling questions.
• Identify and manage outside CPA firm.
• Prepare documentation for the successful completion of the tax returns prepared by outside CPA firm.
• Ensure reconciliations of the bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts are performed regularly.
• Review and modify internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting as needed around finances and cash management.
• Work with leadership to design and maintain a compliant and efficient accounting model for the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Assist VP and CFAO with any job duties necessary for the success of the Department.

Pre-Requisites and Skills

• Licensed CPA
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; Master's Degree desired but not required
• 7+ years' experience in accounting showing upward mobility in career
• Proficiency in financial reporting
• Stong knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability and willingness to work in a Dallas-based office. We are not offering relocation assistance.
• NetSuite experience desired