Supervisor - Accounting [T500-25370]

About Inspire Brands:

Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company’s technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company’s business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

POSITION TITLE: Supervisor – ICR Revenue Accounting.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Supervisor – Inspire Company Restaurants (ICR) Revenue Accounting will assist in performing the revenue accounting function for corporate-owned stores in accordance with GAAP. This position will assist specialists and analysts in their business processes related to sales audit and cash settlements, as well as certain reporting and analysis activities. This position will coach/ develop direct reports serving as a key liaison between the Hyderabad Support Center (HSC) and the Atlanta Support Center (ASC). Further, this role will contribute to the achievement of the Company’s timely & accurate reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ICR Revenue Accounting):

• Serve as the go-to for onboarding specialist and analysts to the ICR Revenue Accounting team. Training the direct reports about various accounting policies & practices, reviewing their work each period to ensure compliance with company policies and practices. Set an example by maintaining excellent working knowledge and a high level of proficiency in sales audit and cash settlement domains and brainstorming process improvements.
• Supervise team to ensure all sales and cash reconciliations deadlines are met and all reconciling issues are followed up with cross functional business partners in the Atlanta Support Center. Assist the manager in leading the ICR Revenue Accounting team as a valued business partner within the Inspire accounting organization. Communicate issues to the Manager and ASC in a timely manner.
• Review/ prepare Balance Sheet and Bank Reconciliations, and journal entries each period to ensure completeness & accuracy. Handle accounting transactions with little or no supervision.
• Review the Profit & Loss statements including sales revenue, cash over/short, and all other relevant accounts with accountants and post correcting journal entries each period to ensure appropriate GAAP treatment.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication from the team to Atlanta Support Center partners.
• Proactively implement process improvements discussed with Atlanta Support Center to increase the efficiency of the monthly and quarterly close process while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Adhere to effective internal controls environment, assist in the interim and annual audit process with internal and external auditors by preparing & reviewing audit deliverables, and financial statement disclosure support.
• Demonstrate an ownership mentality. Recommend solutions when confronted with issues or complex problems. Take initiative to learn areas outside their normal job responsibilities.
• Collaborate with and support other accounting teams as business needs evolve. Perform ad-hoc analyses or assist with projects when business needs arise.

FZ REVENUE (Billing & Cash Apps):

• Oversee end-to-end franchise billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing in line with franchise agreements, fee structures, and billing schedules.
• Supervise cash application activities, including ACH, wires, lockbox, and checks, with a primary focus on accurate posting against franchisee accounts.
• Proactively monitor, research, and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and overpayments by analyzing remittance advice and coordinating with Collections, Treasury, AR, and franchise teams.
• Drive billing and cash accuracy controls, reducing discrepancies, rework, and aged unapplied cash through standard processes and team reviews.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders (Franchise Operations, Treasury, AR, Revenue, and IT) to resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and unapplied cash items efficiently.
• Partner with franchisees and business teams to address invoice queries, payment clarifications, and remittance gaps, helping reduce disputes and improve accuracy in cash applications.
• Lead/ coach the team to meet SLAs, improve data quality, and support month-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Treasury, IT, Financial Systems, AP, AR, etc., and provide support as required.
• Work closely with the Finance transformation team to review the end-to-end processes to assess/ evaluate any opportunities to scale through digitalization, centralization, or automation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Pursuing CPA/ CA or semi-qualified CA/ CMA candidate preferred.
• 7-10 years of prior accounting experience.
• Hands on accounting experience with ERP financial systems.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES:

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

• This position has no decision making, managing, and hiring authorities.

DIRECT REPORTS:

• This position has one direct report to begin with, additional direct reports may be assigned in the future.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and produce accurate results, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, fast growing company environment where adaptability is imperative.
• Excellent communication, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• A desire to work with and communicate with management and a high level of personal confidence and professionalism.
• Command of accounting principles and procedures necessary for maintaining proper company books and records to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office Suite applications knowledge in Windows environment.