Senior Accountant - Rapidly Growing Co - Chicago, IL

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Direct all day-to-day accounting activities, including receivables, payables, payroll allocations, intercompany reconciliations, and monthly close procedures.
• Generate and interpret financial reports-P&Ls, balance sheets, and other key statements-for each operational entity.
• Deliver comprehensive financial reporting in line with contractual management agreements, covering fee structures, reimbursable costs, and capital expenditures.
• Uphold compliance with GAAP standards and internal financial controls.
• Navigate the complexities of management agreements, ensuring accurate distribution of shared costs, fees, and reimbursements.
• Monitor and reconcile capital investments funded by landlords and tenants, such as buildouts and operational enhancements.
• Work closely with operations to ensure seamless integration of POS data into accounting systems like Restaurant365.
• Assemble financial packages and fee breakdowns for landlord review, ensuring all required documentation is complete and timely.
• Support budget planning and forecasting cycles, contributing to annual and rolling financial projections.
• Investigate budget variances and identify actionable opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee cash flow across internal and external accounts, coordinating funding needs with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all regulatory filings, vendor documentation, and insurance obligations are current and compliant.
• Assist the CFO with audit preparation and respond to financial inquiries from landlords and investors.

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