Flower Mound
Hybrid - Flower Mound, TX
777 International Parkway
3rd Floor
Flower Mound, TX 75022, USA
Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company’s brands: Budget Blinds, Tailored Living, Premier Garage, AdvantaClean, Kitchen TuneUp, Bath Tuneup, Two Maids, Aussie Pet Mobile, Lightspeed Restoration, and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 3,500 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. To diversify their portfolio, JM Family acquired Home Franchise Concepts in 2019 as their first non-automotive acquisition. The Company fits JM Family’s key investment criteria: asset-light with strong free cash flow characteristics and a track record of growth in an industry with long-term tailwinds. Since the acquisition, the Company has doubled the number of brands under management and is committed to continued, rapid profitable growth.
About the Job
The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely recording and accounting in a multi-brand operation. Duties include but are not limited to recording, analysis, and correction of balance sheet and income statement activity and balances. Duties include data input, exception identification, and reporting for assigned Brands.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Preparation and analysis of all accounts including the required journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments for all balance sheet and income statement accounts for assigned Brands by the month-end close schedule deadlines.
- Process and analyze financial transactions; verify and validate data.
- Complete assigned journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing calendars.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations; make Accounting Leadership aware of any discrepancies in need of resolution on a timely basis.
- Maintain the accuracy of the balance sheet and income statement assigned accounts on a US GAAP accrual basis.
- Prepare detailed statements and reports for financial transactions of assigned Brands, communicate to brand leadership and finance leadership.
- Prepare and explain variance analysis and explanation on the monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting packages, including forecasts and budgets, as required.
- Prepare requests from outside providers, including auditors and tax professionals.
- Ensure capable of being back-up for key activities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Skill Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
- Analytical ability to synthesize information.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Technical skill of accounting process in multiple functional areas and possession of US GAAP accounting knowledge.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify issues and discuss with supervisor for timely resolution.
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Able to look for ways to improve accounting processes and can communicate to supervisor in a thoughtful manner.
- Proficiency on PC and computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Prior experience in general ledger close role, or public accounting experience and/or prior experience working with outside auditors is a plus.
- Preferred 2+ years work experience.
- Must have strong work ethics during high volume periods, including month end, quarter end, and year end close, and the budgeting season.
- Must be able to balance workloads and multi-task while remaining cognizant of multiple reporting deadlines.
- Exceptional personal initiative and desire to drive consistent improvement.
- Experience in a multi-company, multi-location environment highly encouraged.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills required.
- Advanced Excel skills using Formulas, Macros, and Pivot Tables.
- Knowledge and familiarity with NetSuite Accounting System is preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Home Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact HFC's Talent Acquisition department at HR@gohfc.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
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