Shake Shack

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Directly support the Construction, Preconstruction and Procurement functions and generally support the larger Development team.
• Oversee & report on capital spending related to new Shack openings.
• Facilitate all budget accruals and forecasting for the Construction Team by working directly with the Construction Project Managers.
• Partner with representatives from Development, Design, Procurement, and IT to ensure accurate reporting, consolidate budget information and create reports for analysis.
• Support the preconstruction estimating function.
• Create and manage a report that tracks and records PSA and FSA budgets, costs to complete and cost comparisons.
• Qualify and onboard new contractors, maintain a database that tracks active GC’s, approval status, markets, fees, etc.
• Initiate and implement standardization and applicable process improvements.
• Record, track and lead conversations around historical cost analytics.

Construction Finance Manager

Accounting Manager

• Manage the period-end close by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all fixed asset accounting/ repair & maintenance entries, and reconciliations with appropriate SOX documentation and support.
• Manage fixed asset life cycle events, such as acquisitions, depreciation, disposals, impairments, cost adjustments, and asset transfers through fixed asset accounting software (Workday Business Assets).
• Perform analytical review of fixed asset related balances and provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting.
• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve lease related issues.
• Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting.
• Assist and/or manage on-going Company-wide initiatives and projects.
• Assist in assessing the impact from and implement the required changes to systems, process, policies and procedures due to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, cross-departmental initiatives and other operational changes.
• Assist with driving change management by working with IT and other key stakeholders related to any associated changes.
• Prepare the accounting evaluation, conclusions, and maintain the ongoing accounting treatment of new agreements as it relates to owned areas.
• Collaborate with other Support Center teams where required and appropriate.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with both internal and external parties.
• Maintain ownership of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes.
• Facilitate both internal and external audits ensuring complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests.
• Continuously evaluate SOX controls in light of changing systems/processes and work with Internal Audit to identify and implement necessary control changes.
• Review existing processes, structures, and systems to assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities.
• Evaluate, develop, implement and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures for owned areas, with an emphasis on improving accuracy and timeliness, reducing risk and strengthening compliance.
• Manage and/or support the implementation of on-going process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure information flow between the accounting team, external auditors and other internal and external partners.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses.
• Provide requested support to Tax and Financial Reporting and adhere to external reporting timelines.
• Manage a team of two accountants and help grow them professionally.
• Perform quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Establish goals for direct reports that are aligned with overall department and company objectives.
• Remain current on Restaurant and Retail industry-specific technologies and emerging trends.
• Prepare reports/analyses and participate in other projects as needed.

Construction Finance Manager

Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting