Learning & Development Manager in Westminster, Colorado at MISSION YOGURT INC

Mission Yogurt Inc. is seeking a strategic and dynamic Manager to lead our Learning and Development Department. Mission Yogurt, Inc. is a boutique hospitality company that operates restaurants primarily in high-traffic airports, including Denver, San Diego, and John Wayne Airports. Mission operates a wide range of concepts, including fast food, fast-casual, and full-service restaurants and bars.

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and executing training strategies that enhance the performance, consistency, and guest experience across Mission Yogurt’s restaurant operations. This role assesses organization-wide and location-specific development needs, with a strong focus on service training, compliance training, leadership development, and operational excellence. The Learning & Development Manager partners closely with operations leaders to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training programs, including onboarding, service standards, food safety, and shift leadership development. This position develops and delivers engaging, practical training solutions tailored to the fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring team members are equipped to meet brand standards and business goals. This role actively researches, designs, and implements innovative learning methods, such as in-person training, job aids, digital learning tools, and hands-on coaching, to drive performance improvement and employee engagement.

What Mission Offers You:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and optional life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet insurance—effective the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401K plus company match*
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• Company paid Airport Employee Parking or RTD EcoPass

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop the accounting team.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations across the team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Financial Reporting & Operations
  • Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Ensure accuracy in complex accounting areas, including intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Process Improvement & Systems Implementation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize accounting processes.
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of accounting systems and tools.
  • Drive automation and efficiency initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness.
  • Establish scalable structures to support company growth.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Business Partnership & Strategy
  • Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
  • Analyze financial data, trends, and key metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning efforts.
  • Present financial results and recommendations to leadership.
• Operational Oversight
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
  • Monitor cash flow, budgets and financial transactions.
  • Ensure adherence to deadlines, processes, and company policies across the team.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to implement systems and process improvements
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of accounting systems, software implementations, and process optimization
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to alternate between sitting and standing for up to 10 hours. Position requires prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching overhead, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds, as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Education/Experience Equivalency:

Two years of the appropriate type and level of experience will serve as an equivalency to one year of education.

Mission Yogurt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other basis protected by law. While Mission is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.