Property Accounting Manager

Brand:

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

The Property Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting of all fixed assets and leases across the organization, including capital project tracking, asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, lease accounting, and compliance with internal policies and U.S. GAAP. The manager will lead a 2+ member team that will play a critical part in supporting operational and financial decision-making by ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of PP&E and lease related data. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background and experience in overseeing a large scale property and lease portfolio.

Targeted Compensation Range: $110,000/yr to $125,000/yr and eligible for annual bonus and LTI. This is an in office 4 days per week at the Support Center Office location near i25 and Colorado Blvd. Address: 1720 S Bellaire St. Suite Skybox, Denver, Colorado 80222

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversee the accounting lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and disposals
• Manage the tracking and reporting of capital expenditures (CapEx), including project budgets, spend analysis, and variance reporting
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, and Procurement teams to monitor in-progress capital projects and validate asset readiness
• Manage the end-to-end lease accounting process in accordance with ASC 842, including the identification, classification, and measurement of leases
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies related to fixed asset and lease accounting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual PP&E and lease related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations for PP&E activity
• Develop and enhance policies and procedures related to fixed asset management
• Provide insights and reporting to Finance and Operations leadership on capital project performance and asset utilization
• Assist in the implementation or optimization of ERP and fixed asset management systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all PP&E and lease accounting matters.
• Perform other duties as necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fixed asset accounting principles, including ASC 842
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Aptitude to bring our values to life by being guest obsessed, supporting others, taking ownership and having fun

Preferred:

• Experience with reporting or supporting company filings
• Experience with multi-unit restaurants and/or retail organizations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Familiarity with capital project accounting and asset tagging systems
• Familiarity with lease accounting systems
• Experience with ERP implementations or system upgrades

EDUCATION - TRAINING - EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years focused on PP&E and/or lease accounting
• CPA certification strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. The Company reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.

Compensation Range:

*Starting pay is subject to Local and State Minimum Wage regulations.

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.