Director, SEC and Financial Reporting

Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office.

You may know us for our huge menu of delicious food...and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" ten years in a row! What you may not know is how our Financial Reporting Team skillfully prepares and examines the financial records of over 250 restaurants and 200 corporate cost centers. We are a $3.3B, publicly traded entity; a true market leader with over 300 full-service restaurants and more than 47,500 staff members.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, you will have the opportunity to work with different members of the accounting, financial planning and investor relations teams. You will be responsible for the financial statement preparation, monthly consolidation, SEC filing review process and technical accounting for a publicly traded company.

You'll thrive in this position if you're:

• Deadline Driven: You understand that deliverables are due by a specific date and time, and your time management and work ethic get you there with ease.
• A Critical Thinker: You consistently demonstrate logical thinking to gather and analyze a variety of information and take action with effective and creative solutions.
• An Effective Communicator: Whether it's verbal or written, you present information in a clear and professional manner, and can establish strong relationships with colleagues in all areas of the company.

• Lead and develop a team of 3.
• Monthly consolidation of Company financial statements, analytical review of consolidated results and preparation of the monthly financial reporting packages.
• Gather requirements, preparation and creation of financial reports.
• Partner with subsidiaries to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Prepares, reviews and maintains supporting documentation for SEC filings as well as assists with drafting documents.
• Oversee the review and tie out of the Company's SEC filings and public documents, such as 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, Proxy, CSR Report, etc.
• Configure, maintenance and enhancement of the Company's consolidation and ERP systems.
• Maintain rules and mapping of data integration into the general ledger.
• Apply technical accounting transactions including Equity, Lease Accounting, Hedging and other corporate accounting transactions.
• Evaluate emerging accounting pronouncements and interpretations to determine the impact to the company. Implements new accounting standards as applicable.
• Maintain effective internal controls to ensure transactions follow Company policies and are properly reflected on the financial statements.
• Provides client assistance to internal and external auditors, including analysis and schedule preparation for SOX and substantive audit.
• Completes ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with departments throughout the company.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required.
• 15+ years of general accounting experience within a large multi-concept public company, including sound knowledge of GAAP and internal/external audit experience.
• Financial reporting and consolidation experience.
• Big 4 public accounting or public company experience.
• Multiple years of experience, supervising, developing, and mentoring staff at all levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate with other departments, building relationships and gaining commitment and resources for finance-led initiatives.
• Highly organized with the ability to lead a large organization through change while maintaining day-to-day operations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel - v/h lookup, sumif, pivot tables) and ERP applications.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and the ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities and consistently achieve deadlines
• Extensive experience with consolidation software, ERP and reporting systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel - v/h lookup, sumif, pivot tables) and ERP applications.

What we prefer:

• Big 4 public accounting or publicly traded company experience.
• Background in the restaurant industry or multi-unit retail strongly preferred.

Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.3 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, Social Monk, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day
and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.

We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.