Vice President for Accounting

Position Overview:

Discover your opportunity to have your skills and experience directly impact an international division. Join a team where your voice and actions count! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Accounting Operations to lead our growing team in the Philippines. This high-impact role will be responsible for overseeing multiple accounting functions, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with our US-based leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing offshore teams.



Key Responsibilities:

Leadership; Oversight:

 Lead and manage a team of 25+ accounting professionals, including Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and Special Projects teams.
 Develop metrics and reporting tools to monitor and communicate team performance in terms of efficiency and accuracy to the US VP of Accounting Operations and COO.
 Establish and oversee internal training programs for new hires and professional development of existing team members.
 Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to foster a high-performance culture.



Strategic Planning:

 Provide thought leadership that support the company mission, values, and brand standards, and enforce compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
 Execute operating expectations, performance evaluations, action plans, coaching, training, and all other administrative and leadership functions, to build a strong team, and deliver a favorable team performance.
 Design and optimize team structure, maintaining open communication with the US team regarding staffing needs to meet objectives.
 Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and development within the team.
 Review current SOPs and compare across client groups to identify areas for process optimization.
 Challenge and improve existing processes to enhance team efficiency and accuracy.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and streamline accounting operations, ensuring effective use of Restaurant365® and other restaurant management tools.
 Troubleshoot issues and provide root-cause analysis, proposing solutions for approval by the US team.
 Implement project management tools to assess, track, and report on the progress of team-wide initiatives.



Technical Expertise:

 Become a subject matter expert in the technology used by the team and clients, including Restaurant365 Accounting software, various restaurant POS systems, payroll software, proprietary internal systems, and Excel.
 Gain a deep understanding of company accounting standards and directives.
 Assist in documenting processes and developing universal SOPs for use across all clients.



Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
 Prior experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
 Proven experience in leading offshore teams.
 Comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices and standard operating procedures.
 Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
 Proficient in various accounting software systems and tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
 Advanced proficiency in Excel.