Director Accounting CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

• Drives accounting function for CS and is go-to partner to CS President and Senior Leadership

• Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close for CS

• Primary owner of internal control function for CS

• Primary contact for both Internal and External Audit activities

• Works directly with Finance team on key messaging on financial results for the period to CS Leadership and store managers

• Assist with financial trending analysis to support CS President and Senior Leadership to drive business profitability and key metrics

• Integral member of integration team as we enable greater functionality within operating and ledger system

• Primary IT contact for system enhancements integral member of integration team as we enable greater functionality within operating and ledger system

Supervision:

• Leads and mentors CS Accounting team of 6 individuals as well as coordinating with Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets and Internal Audit

Relationships:

Internal: President CS and CS Leadership Team, SVP Corporate Controller, VP Tax, Director Indirect Tax, IT Leadership Team, Corporate FP&A, Internal Audit, Shared Business Services Leadership, CS Integration Team

External: External Auditors, IT service providers

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA/CPA certification preferred.

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 8+ years professional experience. Minimum 3 years experience in a management / leadership role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Deep understanding of GAAP Accounting and Internal Controls

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and senior stakeholders

• Comfort with ambiguity.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with, and influence, leaders and associates at all levels in the organization.

• Outstanding personal and professional ethical values with impeccable integrity

• Strong personal initiative, enthusiasm, results orientation and resourcefulness; exhibits a commitment to achieving the organizations goals and ability to overcome obstacles in a collaborative manner.

• Strong team orientation; willingness to help larger team meet goals and responsibilities.

• Excellent analytical, organization, planning and project management skills.

• Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)

• Passion to coach and develop staff; also understands the value of diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment.

• 10% travel may be required at times.