Job Description
The Inspire Brands Foundation currently supports the philanthropic efforts of Inspire Brands and its portfolio of companies.
The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting, forecasting and reporting for all the Inspire Brands Foundations. In addition, this person will manage the annual audit and 990 tax return processes ensuring all required approvals and deadlines are met.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Accounting
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all Foundation accounting
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries
- Reconcile bank accounts monthly
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
- Prepare yearly budget
- Manage accounts receivable collections
- Pay bills, print checks and make all deposits weekly
- Process grant payments weekly (1000+ / year)
- Issue 1099-NEC forms yearly
- Ensure accuracy of data transfers between systems (Salesforce, Accounting and Treasury)
- Owner and troubleshooter of Foundation accounting software including managing all users in the system. Educate and train IBF team on accounting software
Forecasting
- Develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts, including income statements and cash flow projections
- Build short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity and support strategic planning
- Collaborate with team members to gather input for revenue and expense projections.
- Monitor performance against forecasts and provide variance analysis with explanations
Reporting
- Create, update and maintain all reports in accounting software (forecasts, cashflow, income statement)
- Maintain fixed assets reporting
- Provide up-to-date reporting of Foundation reserve funds
Audit/990 Tax Form
- Manage audit process with Foundation’s outside auditor
- Prepare and complete all necessary documentation for annual audit
- Prepare and complete all necessary documentation for Form 990 tax return
- Ensure filings are submitted to Board of Trustees for approval prior to filing
Miscellaneous
- Ensure state registration filings are completed on time
- Obtain yearly insurance coverage for the organization
- Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: 4+ yr degree in Accounting
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: 7+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit preferred)
Minimum: of 2+ years people management experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
- Multi-entity accounting
- Sage Intacct
- Naturally organized and methodical with strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Able to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Expert working knowledge in Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Self-starter
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
