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VP of Accounting Operations (Philippines Team)
Position Overview:
Discover your opportunity to have your skills and experience directly impact an international division. Join a team where your voice and actions count! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Accounting Operations to lead our growing team in the Philippines. This high-impact role will be responsible for overseeing multiple accounting functions, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with our US-based leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership; Oversight:
Lead and manage a team of 25+ accounting professionals, including Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and Special Projects teams.
Develop metrics and reporting tools to monitor and communicate team performance in terms of efficiency and accuracy to the US VP of Accounting Operations and COO.
Establish and oversee internal training programs for new hires and professional development of existing team members.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to foster a high-performance culture.
Strategic Planning:
Provide thought leadership that support the company mission, values, and brand standards, and enforce compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Execute operating expectations, performance evaluations, action plans, coaching, training, and all other administrative and leadership functions, to build a strong team, and deliver a favorable team performance.
Design and optimize team structure, maintaining open communication with the US team regarding staffing needs to meet objectives.
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and development within the team.
Review current SOPs and compare across client groups to identify areas for process optimization.
Challenge and improve existing processes to enhance team efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and streamline accounting operations, ensuring effective use of Restaurant365 and other restaurant management tools.
Troubleshoot issues and provide root-cause analysis, proposing solutions for approval by the US team.
Implement project management tools to assess, track, and report on the progress of team-wide initiatives.
Technical Expertise:
Become a subject matter expert in the technology used by the team and clients, including Restaurant365 Accounting software, various restaurant POS systems, payroll software, proprietary internal systems, and Excel.
Gain a deep understanding of company accounting standards and directives.
Assist in documenting processes and developing universal SOPs for use across all clients.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Prior experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
Proven experience in leading offshore teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices and standard operating procedures.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficient in various accounting software systems and tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
VP of Accounting Operations (Philippines Team)
Position Overview:
Discover your opportunity to have your skills and experience directly impact an international division. Join a team where your voice and actions count! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Accounting Operations to lead our growing team in the Philippines. This high-impact role will be responsible for overseeing multiple accounting functions, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment with our US-based leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership; Oversight:
Lead and manage a team of 25+ accounting professionals, including Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and Special Projects teams.
Develop metrics and reporting tools to monitor and communicate team performance in terms of efficiency and accuracy to the US VP of Accounting Operations and COO.
Establish and oversee internal training programs for new hires and professional development of existing team members.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to foster a high-performance culture.
Strategic Planning:
Provide thought leadership that support the company mission, values, and brand standards, and enforce compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Execute operating expectations, performance evaluations, action plans, coaching, training, and all other administrative and leadership functions, to build a strong team, and deliver a favorable team performance.
Design and optimize team structure, maintaining open communication with the US team regarding staffing needs to meet objectives.
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and development within the team.
Review current SOPs and compare across client groups to identify areas for process optimization.
Challenge and improve existing processes to enhance team efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and streamline accounting operations, ensuring effective use of Restaurant365® and other restaurant management tools.
Troubleshoot issues and provide root-cause analysis, proposing solutions for approval by the US team.
Implement project management tools to assess, track, and report on the progress of team-wide initiatives.
Technical Expertise:
Become a subject matter expert in the technology used by the team and clients, including Restaurant365 Accounting software, various restaurant POS systems, payroll software, proprietary internal systems, and Excel.
Gain a deep understanding of company accounting standards and directives.
Assist in documenting processes and developing universal SOPs for use across all clients.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Prior experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
Proven experience in leading offshore teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices and standard operating procedures.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficient in various accounting software systems and tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
