Accountant

About Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies The company s technology hub Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center India will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science data analytics eCommerce automation cloud computing and information security to accelerate the company s business strategy Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization workforce management loyalty management payments systems and more About Inspire Brands Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies The companys technology hub Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center India will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science data analytics eCommerce automation cloud computing and information security to accelerate the companys business strategy Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization workforce management loyalty management payments systems and more Lease and Technical Accounting Lease and Technical Accounting role supports the companys technical and operational lease accounting function to ensure complete and accurate financial close internal and external reporting and the end-to-end lease cycle This position will support efforts to ensure that the lease accounting policy in accordance with U S GAAP ASC 842 is executed and documented along with appropriate governance controls and segregation of duties This role is highly collaborative and highly visible given the lease accounting risk to the financial statements and important stakeholders lease admin legal accounts payable financial reporting corporate accounting FP A Treasury Tax etc Additionally this role will partner with other functional teams creating efficiency automation and standardization over the end-to-end process RESPONSIBILITIES Shared service centralized lease accounting close and reporting process ensuring compliance with U S GAAP internal controls and company policy and procedures for the accurate and timely payment billing of leases Support end-to-end lease accounting process by maintaining proper accounting and documentation of all activity in accordance with U S GAAP and in compliance with internal and external audits Perform analysis of legal documents and determine lease classification in accordance with U S GAAP ASC 842 Review lease classification testing in accordance with U S GAAP ASC 842 Collaborate with senior staff on a regular basis Complete month-end close processes including subledger work in CoStar general ledger entries and internal and external financial reporting deliverables including reconciliations roll forwards footnotes and controls Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of lease transactions Assist with ad-hoc projects and technical research to help analyze or support Company decisions EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors or equivalent degree in accounting required Chartered Accountant preferred Minimum 3-4 years of public accountingor large multinational company accounting experience property accounting preferred Experience with general ledger accounting systems Oracle Cloud preferred Proficient understanding of U S GAAP-based financial accounting ASC 842 Lease Accounting experience preferred REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS or ABILITIES Highly proficient in English languages strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible hands-on self-starter with strong initiative and work ethic Capacity to ask questions and acquire knowledge from guidance and team discussions Must be able to understand multiple U S GAAP concepts and apply that knowledge to real life situations Effective at communicating with other departments and outside auditors on a regular basis over multiple platforms in a timely manner Analytical skills to draft memos emails and footnotes Ability to shift priorities as needed to make progress on multiple brands projects and workstreams simultaneously Team player who works with appropriate sense of urgency and ownership to meet deadlines Proficient in Excel e g pivot tables lookups etc and Word Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32 000 Arbys Baskin-Robbins Buffalo Wild Wings Dunkin Jimmy Johns and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide Were made up of some of the worlds most iconic restaurant brands but were much more than just a restaurant company Were a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat drink and gather around the table We know that food is much more than a stapleits an experience At Inspire thats our purpose to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences