Sr Manager Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

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This position will be primarily focused on performing and delivering external financial reporting and technical accounting activities of Papa John's International, Inc., a public restaurant company with over 5,000 global units. In addition to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures, this position will also be responsible for researching complex accounting issues to ensure accurate accounting presentation and disclosure in publicly-filed financial reporting document, writing technical accounting memos and policies and performing contract reviews.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Perform and/or review certain technical accounting month-end and quarterly-end procedures
• Assist in development of proper presentation and disclosures of complex accounting issues in Papa John's publicly-filed financial reporting documents
• Assist in preparation of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, other SEC filings, and the Company's annual report
• Interact with the Company's external auditors, including assisting in the execution of the annual external audit
• Author accounting policies and lead the creation of standardized accounting policies and procedures
• Perform and enhance contract review process for accounting and finance considerations
• Interact with the Company's external auditors, including assisting in the execution of the annual external audit
• Research complex accounting issues to ensure proper accounting treatment and compose position papers for use by finance/accounting management and external auditors
• Communicate effectively across the various finance teams in regard to accounting policies and processes
• Prepare other ad hoc accounting, financial, and investor relations analyses as requested

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for any of the listed position qualification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES are classified as the work habits, attitudes, personal characteristics, and behaviors that reflect how a person accomplishes the duties and responsibilities of his/her job.

Process Management Efficient at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Drive for Results Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Leading Change: Ensures that energy and resources are sustained over the long-term of the change. Leverages technology, processes or systems to enhance organizational learning and change. Clearly defines the expectations and how they will change for internal and external stakeholders. Manages any resistance to change within teams. Fosters an environment where team members' and leaders' egos and sense of entitlement are kept in check. Monitors the team's successes and failures, and shows a willingness to course correct whenever necessary.

Presentation Skills Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working

Business Acumen Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting their business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

Decision Quality Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

DESIRED FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Significant GAAP working knowledge; experience with SEC reporting and SOX
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to senior management, external auditors and/or Board of Directors
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and build relationships
• Seeker and enabler of driving value-added process improvements
• Strong systems experience including Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Financial Management and/or Essbase, Workiva
• Ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, self-directed, independent thinker

DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA required
• 8+ years experience required, preferably including public accounting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with SEC reporting guidelines.
• Workiva experience a plus
• Chart of Accounts / system implementation experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, repetitive use (or motion) of arms and hands, bend and stoop, and lift up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

ADA: Papa John's will make reasonable accommodation(s) in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place.

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