Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas at JFE Franchising Inc

Who are we:

We are part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO!, Taiko, Bento, Zenshi Sushi, and SNOWFOX/SNOWFRUIT brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners. Our key markets are the USA, Canada, and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia. Our JFE Franchising Inc brands are:

• SNOWFOX - the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska
• SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and Vegetable throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

Our Purpose:

We Believe in Better Food for Everyone, The Japanese Way…

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions and in more innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.

Our Values:

Own it

• We are accountable and make no excuses.
• We always look to improve
• We take the initiative and are courageous and confident

Care about it

• We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts
• We act with integrity and respect our communities, people and our planet

Make it Exceptional

• We build relationships and make people smile
• We say thank you
• We’re positive and kind

Win Together

• We’re open minded an inclusive
• We communicate with clarity
• We take time to look out for others and to celebrate the good stuff

Overview of the role:

The Accounting Manager owns and oversees company’s general accounting operations and the day to day accounting of the business through co-work with other accounting managers and staffs. This role supervises a team of several members for month-end closing, and is deeply involved in transactional accounting, cost reconciliation and expense analysis, lease tracking, supports corporate income tax and sales/use tax compliance and intercompany activities. You will be the primary driver of accounting policies, documentation, and process discipline while ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Key Accountabilities:

Team Leadership & Daily Oversight

• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of several accounting staffs
• Oversee daily accounting workflow, task assignments, and output quality
• Establish structure, accountability, and clear procedures across the team

Month-End Close Ownership

• Supervise and coordinate execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements
• Continuously improve close efficiency and documentation

Accounting Policies & Procedures

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and SOPs
• Ensure consistent application of policies across entities and locations
• Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness through documentation

Financial and cost analysis

• Analyze the financial statement of the month vs budget and previous year
• Gather the COGS and labor cost information to analyze the cost per store

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests
• Maintain reconciliations and documentation to ensure audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in daily accounting processes
• Implement practical improvements and workflow enhancements
• Assist with system improvements and accounting automation

What You'll Need:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years managing accounting staff
• Strong experience with full-cycle close and reconciliations
• Solid understanding in U.S. GAAP such as ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC985-20 intangible asset, income tax provision ASC 740
• Experience with cost accounting in retail, food, distribution, or multi-location businesses
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience in franchise, retail, restaurant, grocery, or food production environments
• Experience in high transaction volume environments
• Active CPA license
• ERP system experience (QuickBooks or Business Central preferred)

What’s in it for you?

• We’re committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our People the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us
• Employer Paid Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401 (K) Matching
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness stipend
• Book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Training/Advancement Opportunities

Wonderfield Houston is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.