Shake Shack Hiring for Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting Job at New York, NY Full Time

Here at Shake Shack, we take care of each other first and foremost so that we can make raves for our guests, community, suppliers, and investors. After all, teamwork makes the dream work. We work our buns off, but we play hard too, with a Team Appreciation Day, unlimited meal discounts, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. If you’re looking for a deeply fulfilling, financially rewarding, and really fun career, you’re in the right place.

Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting

Shake Shack is seeking a motivated, proactive and driven accounting professional to join our financial reporting team. The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting will be instrumental in the external reporting process, including assisting with the preparation of various reports filed with the SEC, debt compliance reporting and Census Bureau reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting & Consolidations, this individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce timely and accurate reports in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

External Reporting:
Assist with the preparation of various reports to be filed with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K (earnings press releases), proxy statements and other filing documents.

Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analyses to support the financial statements, footnotes and MD&A disclosures.

Assist with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tagging of financial statements and footnotes.

Assist with the preparation of schedules and reports for debt covenant compliance reporting

Coordinate data gathering and information requestion for Census Bureau reporting

Interface with key contributors to the SEC reports, including Legal, Finance, Tax, FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Construction/Real Estate, People Resources and Marketing.

Work with external auditors in conjunction with the annual year-end audit and interim reviews.

Other Duties and Ad Hoc Projects:
Remain current on new and upcoming accounting guidance issued by the FASB and SEC.

Assist in the preparation of presentations for the Audit Committee.

Prepare documentation and facilitate testing of internal controls surrounding the financial reporting process to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.

Continuously assess financial reporting processes for process improvements.

Prepare reports/analyses and participate in other projects as needed

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

1 to 3 years of experience at a public accounting firm or a public company

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules

Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Experience in the restaurant and/or retail industries a plus

CPA or progress towards CPA a plus

Experience with Workday and/or Workiva (Wdesk) a plus

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Transit Discount Program

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Dining Program

Referral Bonus

Online Training Program

Career Development

Corporate Fitness Discount Programs

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

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.