Financial Reporting & Tax Manager
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The Opportunity
The Franchise Management Group of Companies (FMI) is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America. We currently own and operate more than 400 Pizza Hut KFC Taco Bell Burger King and Panera Bread locations across 20 different provinces and states. With presence in all 10 provinces and 11 states FMI is proud to employ over 6500 people. All operations are administered from our Support Center in Woodstock New Brunswick.
The Financial Reporting and Tax Manager is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of financial performance to the restaurant operations teams to management and to external parties ensuring financial statements are prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises. As well the Financial Reporting and Tax Manager is responsible for leading a team of direct and indirect reports by coaching and developing people while also improving efficiencies in accounting processes and managing the workflow of the group. This role has growth potential into higher leadership roles in Finance.
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Team development spending time one-on-one and group coaching sessions
- Oversee and coordinate the timing of period quarter and year-end reporting for multiple companies
- Preparation and thorough review of financial reports for the restaurants including Balance Sheet schedules Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and other financial reports to ensure accounting controls and processes are followed
- Responsible for managing Sage 300 & Blackline including new store and GL account setup completing year end close and creating new fiscal calendars
- Prepare audit working papers for year-end and coordinate with auditors
- Monitor and improve efficiencies and effectiveness of accounting processes
- Involvement in planning and onboarding for newly acquired markets
- Review current processes & bring automation if possible.
- Supervise & review sales tax filling in Canada & US.
- Approve Account Reconciliations on the Blackline on a periodic basis.
- Other duties and projects as assigned by the Controller.
What youll need
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in accounting or finance
- Minimum 3 years experience in a senior finance position
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles
- Able to lead and coach direct reports with prior managerial experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Great at problem solving with an ability to think outside the box
- Strong knowledge and capabilities in spreadsheets
- CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset
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A little bit about us
Franchise Management Inc.
At FMI we are aspiring to feed North America while offering an exceptional guest experience from inspired employees!
The Franchise Management Group of Companies (FMI) is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America. We currently own and operate more than 400 Pizza Hut KFC Taco Bell Burger King and Panera Bread locations across 20 different provinces and states. With presence in all 10 provinces and 11 states FMI is proud to employ over 6500 people. All operations are administered from our Support Center in Woodstock New Brunswick.
In the early 90s the company (later named FMI) was formed as a management company to administer a small number of local businesses. Over time that focus has evolved to growing and supporting a portfolio of successful businesses relevant within their respective trade areas across North America.
Are you interested
Work With Us
- Youll surround yourself with a team whose members are committed to being the best at what they do.
- Enjoy a hybrid work-from-home model.
- Access to our comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution plan.
- Youll enjoy quarterly meals cooked by our Leadership Team as well as quarterly events for all staff!
- Career growth development and continuous learning opportunities within a positive and inclusive work culture.
- Opportunity to volunteer at events that give back to our community.
- Workperks discounts for various vendors across Canada and US and discounts at all our brands.
- Educational assistance plan and bursary program.
Diversity & Inclusivity
FMI is committed to building diverse teams where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcome included and respected. We work to help close the gender gap and to actively recruit people from other underrepresented groups. We strongly encourage women gender diverse people and minority candidates to apply for this role.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
FMI is North America's Fast Food Franchise Management Company for Brands Like Pizza Hut, KFC & Taco Bell. Visit FMI To Know More.