• Job Description

  Req#: R15901

  Our Mission at Fogo de Chão is to provide an extraordinary dining experience by delivering exceptional food and service to our guests. All Team Members are accountable to display Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence in all aspects of their employment, create an extraordinary experience for our guests, and uphold our Brand Pillars. Responsibilities include ensuring achievement in the following four key desired results: People, Operational Excellence, Revenue, and EBITDA(R).

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Lead the coordination and preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for global consolidation process, cash flow, and equity statements.
  • Assist in the month-end close process, specifically in reviewing audit sensitive areas such as management estimates for reserves, such as deferred tax assets and liabilities and stock option/equity accounting.
  • Responsible for all accounting and reporting related to lease accounting standard (ASC 842).
  • Maintain Financial Statement Close Process documentation for SOX compliance, as well as maintaining SOX documentation for other significant processes.
  • Assist in designing controls to meet SOX requirements, as necessary.
  • Remain up to date on all USGAAP changes.
  • Maintain Audited Report footnote supports and tie-out.
  • Coordinate Annual audits.
  • Maintain a completed GAAP checklist for all issued financial reports.
  • Assist in gathering all financial data required to make adequate Audit Footnote Disclosures and ensure that all data is accurate and complete.
  • Remain adaptable to take on any accounting or audit-related projects as they present themselves.

  Competencies

  • Visioning – Identify long-term goals and champion the implementation of different or alternative ideas.
  • In-Depth Problem Solving & Analysis – Solve difficult problems through a careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternative, and consequences.
  • Championing Change – Take action to support and implement change effectively.
  • Driving for Results – Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve. Influencing & Persuading – Convince others to adopt a course of action.
  • Managing Others – Direct and lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
  • Organizational Savvy – Recognize and understand organizational politics and work within organizational dynamics to accomplish objectives.
  • Business Acumen – Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.
  • Integrity – Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.
  • Courage of Convictions – Have the personal courage to address difficult issues in the face of opposition.
  • Presentation Skills – Have the skills to effectively communicate to an audience in a formal setting.
  • Continuous Learning – Strive to expand knowledge and refine skills through education and training.

  Education, Experience & Travel Required

  • 10 - 15 years of experience in External/SEC financial reporting and corporate accounting, preferably with public company experience.
  • Certified Public Accountant preferred
  • Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4).
  • Experience in New Restaurant / Hotel / Retail development preferred.

  Computer Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to leverage effectively.
  • Experience in consolidation/reporting tools, e.g. Hyperion/HFRM, OneStream, BPC, etc.

  Physical Demands

  Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high-stress situations.

  Compensation

  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• About the company

  Fogo de Chão is a full-service Brazilian steakhouse or churrascaria, serving rodízio style, notable for its roving waiters who serve barbecued meats from large skewers directly onto the seated diners' plates.

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