Senior Director, Accounting

Church’s Texas Chicken Employee

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Director, Accounting

Reports To:

Vice President, Controller Department:
Finance

Location:

Atlanta – RSC Revised:
September 2026

Job Summary:

The Senior Director, Accounting is responsible for supporting the Controller in maintaining the financial accounts of Church’s and ensuring that the appropriate processes and internal controls are in compliance to enable delivery of timely and accurate financial reports. The Senior Director, Accounting is also accountable for helping to manage certain day-to-day accounting functions and outsourced accounting functions. Additionally, this key role is responsible for supporting all external GAAP financial reporting, providing technical accounting subject matter leadership and leading key end to end processes in Revenue, AR and other areas.

• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions to include, but not limited to, accounts receivable, fixed assets, deferred revenue, various accruals, technical research and memo write up
• GAAP reporting and financial statement preparation
• Provide financial reporting that is accurate, timely and relevant to the business needs
• Ensure that financial records are properly stated in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure that internal processes are implemented which are efficient and meet internal control guidelines established
• Assist in the period closing process to ensure that the accounts are closed in a timely fashion to meet reporting requirements
• Interact closely with external auditors to prepare annual financial statements and throughout the year on relevant matters

• Provide adequate internal control to safeguard the business assets
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems, policies and procedures and GAAP
• Maintain appropriate documentation of internal control systems and controls

• Provide various ad-hoc reporting as needed
• Provide support on special projects
• Manage any outsourced functions surrounding accounting
• Help manage the annual audit of the business and quarterly GAAP reporting
• Provide technical accounting leadership across all accounting areas and with particular emphasis on revenue recognition, lease accounting and fixed assets

• 10+ years of accounting experience (including operational and financial reporting)
• 6+ years in accounting positions
• Possess strong systems and process orientation experience
• Well-rounded skill set, including business partnership, collaboration, communication, influencing, flexibility, and problem solving
• Competency in accounting systems/technology
• Strong ability to interpret GAAP and other technical pronouncements
• Previous experience in QSR or retail industries is a plus
• Previous involvement in building out an accounting function desired
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education
• CPA certification required
• Prior “Big 4” experience desired
• Must be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player
• Must embody Church’s core values
• Must be resilient and remain effective in an environment of rapid change
• Ability to coach and motivate personnel and ensure that personal and business goals are in close alignment

• Critical Thinking –Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.
• Influencing Others –Convinces and persuades others in either positive or negative circumstances to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully;…