Red Lobster

Accounting Director – Operations & Shared Services

Red Lobster

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Orlando • Florida • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Lead accounting for Accounts Payable, Inventory, Credit Cards, Gift Cards, Utilities, and Third‑Party Delivery Services.
  • Ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee month-end/year-end close and annual expense estimates for assigned areas, aligned to budget and forecast assumptions.
  • Manage key Operations Accounting vendor relationships and contracts.
  • Act as escalation point for complex/high-risk issues (vendor disputes, system breakdowns, audit findings), driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Oversee AP and Inventory functions through two manager‑level direct reports, which includes vendor payables, accruals, inventory purchases and usage, and adjustments.
  • Oversee supply chain accounting systems and integrations between purchasing, inventory, and AP.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to ensure aligned processes, controls, and reporting.
  • Oversee utilities accounting, including payments, accruals, estimates, and true‑ups.
  • Oversee areas through one manager‑level direct report, including accounting for credit card and delivery settlements, fees/commissions, chargebacks, refunds.
  • Oversee gift card accounting, including deferred revenue, breakage, and escheatment considerations.
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure timely documentation, audit support, and remediation across operational accounting areas.
  • Oversee expense reimbursement compliance (systems, workflows, approvals, and documentation).
  • Oversee Form 1099 compliance.
  • Serve as liaison with external auditors for operational accounting areas, including walk‑throughs, testing, and issue resolution.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 16 employees, including three manager‑level direct reports.
  • Drive process and system improvements and partner cross-functionally (Treasury, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Legal, Operations) to support business initiatives and change management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of operational/transactional functions and development of manager-level leaders.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and high‑volume transactional accounting.
  • Experience leading process improvements/transformations or system implementations; strong judgment and communication to resolve complex issues.
Benefits
  • Must live in Orlando and be in office 4 days a week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Accounts PayableInventory AccountingU.S. GAAPMonth-end CloseYear-end CloseExpense EstimatesVendor ManagementInternal ControlsExpense Reimbursement ComplianceForm 1099 Compliance
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCross-functional CollaborationJudgmentProcess ImprovementTeam DevelopmentRoot-cause AnalysisChange Management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance