Sun Holdings
Corporate Financial Controller
Sun Holdings is one of the top franchise organizations in the U.S. and one of the largest minority-owned organizations based in Dallas, TX. Sun Holdings employs 30,000 team members and owns and operates more than 1,200 restaurant and retail locations across 27 states with popular U.S. brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Freebirds, Golden Corral, GNC, IHOP, McAlister's, Papa John's, Popeye's, Taco Bueno, Uncle Julio's and restaurants in DFW and Georgia airports. We are growing and plan more restaurants in the future. We were awarded one of 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek magazine! Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make an impact within the dynamic restaurant franchise industry? Our corporate accounting team is growing, and we have a Corporate Financial Controller opportunity. In this role you will oversee financial and operational performance, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and implement effective internal controls across a large-scale, multi-unit organization with over 1,200 locations. Key Responsibilities: Financial Oversight: Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Strategic Planning: Lead budgeting, provide financial analysis, and support initiatives like cost improvement and risk assessment. Operational Excellence: Manage fixed assets, sales tax filings, and regulatory compliance. Audit and Compliance: Coordinate financial audits and maintain accurate financial records. Efficiency and Analysis: Recommend strategies for resource optimization and process improvements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a collaborative, high-performing accounting team. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred. Proven success as a Controller or in a similar role within the restaurant, franchise, or multi-unit operations industry. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, full-cycle close processes, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in general ledger, and accounts payable/receivable, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities. Ability to manage complex financial functions independently and efficiently. We at Sun Holdings are committed to delivering a rewarding experience to our customers and a stimulating career environment for our employees. Sun Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sun Holdings was founded in 1997 by Guillermo Perales, funded by an SBA loan, and provides world-class management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America's most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister's, Papa John's, Popeye's, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in over 30 states. The collective portfolio of brands makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S. Our mission is to create great locations and facilities, so each unit operates at maximum potential. Our goal is to satisfy our customers' demands and exceed expectations for the products and services each brand offers. As we continue to expand, we want to hire dedicated staff and run a proficient business. To be the nation's leading retail and restaurant management-services company in total sales, operational metrics, customer satisfaction, and unit-level economics.
Sun Holdings is one of the top franchise organizations in the U.S. and one of the largest minority-owned organizations based in Dallas, TX. Sun Holdings employs 30,000 team members and owns and operates more than 1,200 restaurant and retail locations across 27 states with popular U.S. brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Freebirds, Golden Corral, GNC, IHOP, McAlister's, Papa John's, Popeye's, Taco Bueno, Uncle Julio's and restaurants in DFW and Georgia airports. We are growing and plan more restaurants in the future. We were awarded one of 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek magazine! Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make an impact within the dynamic restaurant franchise industry? Our corporate accounting team is growing, and we have a Corporate Financial Controller opportunity. In this role you will oversee financial and operational performance, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and implement effective internal controls across a large-scale, multi-unit organization with over 1,200 locations. Key Responsibilities: Financial Oversight: Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Strategic Planning: Lead budgeting, provide financial analysis, and support initiatives like cost improvement and risk assessment. Operational Excellence: Manage fixed assets, sales tax filings, and regulatory compliance. Audit and Compliance: Coordinate financial audits and maintain accurate financial records. Efficiency and Analysis: Recommend strategies for resource optimization and process improvements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a collaborative, high-performing accounting team. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred. Proven success as a Controller or in a similar role within the restaurant, franchise, or multi-unit operations industry. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, full-cycle close processes, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in general ledger, and accounts payable/receivable, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities. Ability to manage complex financial functions independently and efficiently. We at Sun Holdings are committed to delivering a rewarding experience to our customers and a stimulating career environment for our employees. Sun Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sun Holdings was founded in 1997 by Guillermo Perales, funded by an SBA loan, and provides world-class management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America's most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee's, Arby's, Burger King, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister's, Papa John's, Popeye's, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in over 30 states. The collective portfolio of brands makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S. Our mission is to create great locations and facilities, so each unit operates at maximum potential. Our goal is to satisfy our customers' demands and exceed expectations for the products and services each brand offers. As we continue to expand, we want to hire dedicated staff and run a proficient business. To be the nation's leading retail and restaurant management-services company in total sales, operational metrics, customer satisfaction, and unit-level economics.