CFT Manager, Accounting (P1-1707592-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for lease AP, lease AR and general accounting.This position is also responsible for leading the end of month close process, balance sheet reconciliation and review, implementing/enforcing standard policy and procedures. The Manager, Accounting leads a team comprised of professional and support staff, coaching, and developing associates to elevate their performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct Lease AP & AR Accountants. Work in collaboration with the property management team on the day-to-day accounting activities and operation.
• Lead the end of month close process, review bank reconciliation workpapers, adjust journal entries, various clearing accounts and prepare the end of month report to the leadership team.
• Responsible for quarterly balance sheet reconciliation, AR and capital account roll-forward, identifying discrepancies and providing actionable solutions.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, record current year depreciation/amortization from tax software to accounting system, collaborating with CPAs on cost segregation studies and reconciling fixed asset software records with accounting data to finalize accumulated depreciation and amortization.
• Assist with investment distributions calculations, including regular, waterfall, interim, and carried interest distributions based on entity operating agreements.
• Responding to cross departments' inquiries and requests, ensure accurate information is shared and issues are resolved effectively.
• Maintaining accounting controls and implementing/enforcing standard policies and procedures.
• Manages and develops a team comprised of professional and support staff, delegating projects to staff to accomplish accounting and tax work in a timely and efficient manner.Responsible for hiring and retaining staff. Develops and elevates associate performance to support the company's growth strategies.
• Provide support on ad-hoc projects as directed by the Tax & Accounting Executive Director

How we reward you:

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; major in Business/Accounting preferred with course work in Accounting required; CPA desirable
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-legal entity real estate environment with prior supervisory experience preferred
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.