Senior Accountant
Drive Shack

Job Info

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About Drive Shack Inc.

Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing. Today, our portfolio consists of American Golf, Drive Shack and Puttery.

Job Purpose

The primary role of the Senior Accountant will be to assist the Controller with the monthly accounting activity, close process, financial statement preparation and variance analysis. It is expected that the Senior Accountant will work on ad-hoc projects with members of other teams to assist senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general accounting function as it relates to Corporate and Drive Shack site level accounting operations, including but not limited to account analysis, journal entry preparation and related support for general and administrative expenses, accruals, inventory, COGS, pre-opening expenses, CIP/Fixed assets.
• Preparing and assisting with the budget process as well as budget to actual with variance explanations
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account analysis and reconciliation on monthly and/or quarterly basis
• Verify posted transactions to the general ledger for accuracy
• Ensure appropriate classification of costs/expenses, in conjunction with AP
• Review and reconcile bank transactions, including but not limited to: general and administrative expenses, accruals, inventory, COGS, pre-opening expenses and CIP/Fixed assets
• Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting
• Expected to be a contributor to our ERP accounting/finance initiative for candidate related areas
• Maintain ownership of SOX controls related to candidate accounts and processes
• Facilitate external audits ensuring complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests
• Support the year-end financial statement audit and quarterly reviews
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA required
• Minimum of 2 years Big 4 public accounting experience serving non-financial service companies. Experience in the Restaurant and/or Retail industry preferred
• Startup mentality: quick learner, self-starter, creative problem solver, able to thrive in fast- paced growth environment and strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Strong excel skills/knowledge

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time without assistance
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Drive Shack Inc is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Drive Shack takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

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