Accounting Manager

Would you like to be part of a company where honesty integrity and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do This is the company you want to join.

At Cristy s Pizza theyre more than just colleagues theyre family. From day one youll feel the warmth and support of a team that values open communication mutual respect and genuine connections. Their tightknit culture fosters collaboration creativity and a sense of belonging empowering each member to thrive and succeed.

As part of their family youll have the opportunity to make a real impact contributing your unique talents and ideas to help them grow and evolve. Whether youre brainstorming new pizza flavors in the kitchen or crunching numbers in the boardroom youll be surrounded by passionate individuals who share a common goal: to deliver excellence in everything they do.

Join Cristy s Pizza and experience the difference of working in a company where youre not just a number youre an integral part of their success story. Together you ll build something truly special.

Position Summary: Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead their accounting team and oversee all aspects of their financial reporting and analysis. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations implementing and improving accounting systems and processes and providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a strong analytical and technical background as well as a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be expected to deliver highquality results in a fastpaced and dynamic environment while focusing on achieving their strategic goals.

Mission Statement:

• Proud to always serve unmatched quality in both pizza and experience
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monthly journal entries
  
• Monthly quarterly and annual closings
  
• Prepare daily deposit
  
• Oversee the accounts payable receivable and payroll process
  
• Payroll reconciliations
  
• General ledger account reconciliations
  
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax report with State of Ohio
  
• Prepare and file quarterly Commercial Activity Tax
  
• Oversee and manage payroll tax filings including Form 941
  
• Complete workers compensation filings
  
• Compute general manager bonuses in collaboration with leadership
  
• Advising pay changes and new hire pay rates
  
• Manage the QuickBooks system
  
• Perform accounting projects as needed including but not limited to food and labor cost analysis credit card processing review financial statement development annual budgeting capital expenditures budgeting and cash and financial forecasting.
  
• Liaise with outside CPAs payroll processor and Fractional CFO
  
• Ad hoc reporting
  
• Complete other tasks projects and job duties as assigned and/or deemed appropriate.
  
• Prepare and analyze financial documents forecasts budgets and statements in accordance with GAAP
  
• Coordinate and manage the external tax returns and ensure timely completion
  
• Develop and ensure compliance with internal controls policies and procedures.
  
• Implement and improve accounting systems digital technology and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  
• Analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations to senior management
  
• Support the restaurant operations team with financial information and guidance
  
• Manage mentor and develop the finance team.
  
• Keep updated on the financial markets to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting required
  
• 4 years in accounting roles including previous experience as a Senior Accountant
  
• Internal and external financial reporting development
  
• Financial systems management (QuickBooks preferred)
  
• Auditing skills
  
• Ability to understand and communicate general business tax matters
  
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and requirements
  
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred
  
• A strong understanding of IT systems digital technology and automation
  
• A desire to learn about our daytoday operations and support our store teams
  
• An entrepreneurial spirit a creative mindset and a resultsoriented approach
  
• A detailoriented and processdriven personality
  
• An ability to communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders
  
• An ability to see the big picture and challenge the status quo
  
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• An ability to relocate to Lancaster Ohio or live within commuting distance
  

Other Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated career progression with a desire for promotion
  
• Multiple industry exposure with one being restaurant/food service
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  
• Communication skills comfortable guiding the leadership team as well as working with store general managers
  
• Owning/leading the accounting and finance function in a collaborative team environment
  

Physical Requirements:

The following physical activities described are representations of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; sit stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands or arms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.