Senior Accountant, Portfolio Operations

Senior Accountant, Portfolio Operations

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: NAP Operations

Reporting To: Brittany Frappier

The Senior Accountant, Portfolio Operations will be responsible for the accounting of Skyline’s franchise network. This role covers the full accounting cycle across franchise operations, including revenue accounting, franchise fee and royalty billing, accounts receivable from franchisees, financial reporting, and period-end close. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and operational leaders across both corporate and franchise channels to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.

This role requires a strong command of restaurant accounting, an understanding of franchise financial structures, and the ability to operate independently in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.

• Franchise Accounting & Receivables
  Serve as the primary accounting contact for all franchise-related financial activity, including royalty fees, marketing fund contributions, commissary sales to franchisees, and other franchise billings.
• Invoice franchisees accurately and timely for all required charges, ensuring alignment with individual franchise agreements.
• Manage the franchise accounts receivable ledger, monitoring aging balances and coordinating with Franchisee Business Coordinators to resolve outstanding and past-due amounts.
• Apply and reconcile cash receipts from franchisees, including ACHs, checks, and electronic payments, ensuring accurate and timely posting.
• Reconcile and resolve billing disputes, short payments, and deduction claims from franchisees in coordination with operations and legal as needed.
• Prepare franchise revenue schedules and reconciliations at period end, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all franchise income streams.
• Maintain franchise customer records and ensure all accounts are current and accurately reflected in Sage 100.

• Period-End Close & Financial Reporting
  Lead period-end close activities for the franchise division, including preparation of all accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for AR, deferred revenue, and related accounts, presenting results to the Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller.
• Prepare and review multi-entity income statement analysis at period end, ensuring results are accurate and fully reconciled to underlying operational data.
• Generate financial reporting and operational insights for management to support decision-making across corporate and franchise channels.
• Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for franchise revenue.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and established financial procedures across both divisions.
• All other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or retail-facing AR strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, pivot tables, and reconciliation models.
• Experience with large-retailer receivables, deduction management, and chargeback resolution.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across two distinct operational divisions.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working across operational and finance functions.

North American Properties and its portfolio companies invest first in people, recognizing that our people are our greatest assets. Full-Time associates will receive a competitive compensation package based on the candidate’s experience, they will receive a best-in-class benefit package, and opportunities for continuing professional development.