Associate Director of Accounting

Compensation Range

$170,000 - $190,000 / Year

Position Overview:

You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 13 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient.

The Associate Director of Accounting oversees the accounting, accounts receivable and sales order management operations for the bakery division and is responsible for accurate financial reporting, compliance, timely invoicing and cash collection, as well as the support of strategic decision-making.

You'll thrive in this position if you are:

• A Natural People Leader: you are adept at providing others with a clear direction, helping them see though the weeds. You naturally recruit, motivate, develop, and empower others while setting the gold standard yourself.
• Driven by results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high-quality deliverables and performing all job functions safely while following instructions.
• Exhaustively Meticulous: You appreciate attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
• Data Investigator: you enjoy reviewing and analyzing reports and data, and you're not satisfied until you resolve identified issues.

Here's more of what you'll get to do:

• Oversee daily accounting, accounts receivable (AR) and sales order management operations.
• Manage and develop a team of four individuals, fostering a culture of accuracy, continuous improvement and engagement.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, including account analysis, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain effective internal controls to ensure transactions follow Company policies and are properly reflected on the financial statements.
• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team on financial close processes, 10-Q/10-K supporting documents and accounting issues.
• Prepare monthly financial package, including variance analysis, business activity reports, performance metrics and support schedules.
• Develop and document internal controls and SOX narratives, accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with internal auditors and corporate accounting in support of the SOX and financial audits.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership over the end‑to‑end accounts receivable, credit, and collections function.
• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a sales orders support department, leading a team entering customer orders. Ensure high-quality customer interactions, maintaining customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and setting service standards.
• Lead as the accounting owner of the ERP system functions including maintenance of financial modules of GL and AR.
• Consolidate and participate in the development of budgets and financial forecasts to align with objectives and KPIs.
• Seek process improvements in routine tasks, schedules and close processes.
• Complete ad hoc analysis and projects, as needed.

What we require:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• Public accounting audit experience or in house experience at a publicly traded company with direct, hands on responsibility for coordinating and supporting external financial and SOX audits.
• Minimum of 10 years of general accounting experience including sound knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience with a drive to develop and mentor staff at all levels.
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, assess priorities and consistently achieve deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
• Discounted cheesecake purchase program
• Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants

About the Company:

Recognized as one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For", The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in beautiful Calabasas, California with more than 700 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC. We create all of the delicious desserts on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants and we offer The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory Bakery at Home branded cheesecakes and desserts in retail and food service outlets nationwide. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.