Manager, Lease Accounting

The Manager of Lease Accounting will be responsible for managing the various accounting functions as it relates to Shake Shack’s operations, including but not limited to monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. This individual will also provide strategic support and analysis as needed for departmental and company-wide initiatives.

This role will have responsibility for supporting all aspects of lease accounting and related occupancy expenses, such as utilities. In addition, this position will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to enhance processes and controls, where appropriate.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

· Lease Accounting including preparing and/or reviewing period-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses, facilitating period-end closings by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of the accounting team’s close-related responsibilities.

· Process Improvement including reviewing existing processes, structures, and systems to identify improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities and helping to drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities.

· SOX compliance including maintaining ownership of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes and facilitating both internal and external audits ensuring complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests.

· Coaching and team development, including managing a team of 3 accountants and helping them grow professionally, performing quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews for direct report, and establishing goals for the direct report that are aligned with overall department and company objectives.

· Annual audit and quarterly reviews including ensuring information flow between general accounting team, external auditors and other internal and external partners, preparing balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses, evaluating workflow efficiency and work to minimize fees, and providing requested support to Tax and Financial Reporting and adhere to external reporting timelines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Skilled with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

· Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX required.

ng understanding of GAAP and SOX required.

· 4-6 years related experience, and 1+ year of supervisory experience

· CPA preferred.

· BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.

⦁ Working experience and knowledge of ASC-842

⦁ Minimum 2 years of experience at “Big 4” public accounting firm preferred.

About Us

Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts.  A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy that we "Stand for Something Good."

We are expanding across the U.S. and around the world! Join our #ShackFam 

Shake Shack is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.

Our company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.