Accounting Manager - Houston, TX

Who are we

We are part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO!, Taiko, Bento, Zenshi Sushi, and SNOWFOX/SNOWFRUIT brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners. Our key markets are the USA, Canada, and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia. Our JFE Franchising Inc brands are:

SNOWFOX - the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska

SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and Vegetable throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

Our Purpose

We Believe in Better Food for Everyone, The Japanese Way…

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions and in more innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.

Our Values

Own it

We are accountable and make no excuses.

We always look to improve

• We take the initiative and are courageous and confident
• Care about it
• We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts
• We act with integrity and respect our communities, people and our planet
• Make it Exceptional
• We build relationships and make people smile

We say thank you

We’re positive and kind

Win Together

We’re open minded an inclusive

We communicate with clarity

We take time to look out for others and to celebrate the good stuff

Overview of the role

The Accounting Manager owns and oversees company’s general accounting operations and the day to day accounting of the business through co-work with other accounting managers and staffs. This role supervises a team of several members for month-end closing, and is deeply involved in transactional accounting, cost reconciliation and expense analysis, lease tracking, supports corporate income tax and sales/use tax compliance and intercompany activities. You will be the primary driver of accounting policies, documentation, and process discipline while ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership & Daily Oversight

• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of several accounting staffs
• Oversee daily accounting workflow, task assignments, and output quality
• Establish structure, accountability, and clear procedures across the team

Month-End Close Ownership

• Supervise and coordinate execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements
• Continuously improve close efficiency and documentation

Accounting Policies & Procedures

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and SOPs
• Ensure consistent application of policies across entities and locations
• Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness through documentation
• Financial and cost analysis
• Analyze the financial statement of the month vs budget and previous year
• Gather the COGS and labor cost information to analyze the cost per store

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests
• Maintain reconciliations and documentation to ensure audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in daily accounting processes
• Implement practical improvements and workflow enhancements
• Assist with system improvements and accounting automation

What You'll Need

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years managing accounting staff
• Active CPA license
• Strong experience with full-cycle close and reconciliations
• Solid understanding in U.S. GAAP such as ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC985-20 intangible asset, income tax provision ASC 740
• Experience with cost accounting in retail, food, distribution, or multi-location businesses
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred

Experience in franchise, retail, restaurant, grocery, or food production environments

Experience in high transaction volume environments

• ERP system experience (QuickBooks or Business Central preferred)
• What’s in it for you?
• We’re committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our People the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us
• Employer Paid Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401 (K) Matching

Hybrid work environment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

• Fitness stipend
• Book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Training/Advancement Opportunities

Wonderfield Houston is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.