Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Title:

Senior Accountant
Department:

Accounting & Finance
Location:

Nashville, TN

ABOUT

CHIEF'S

Chief's is a six-story bar, restaurant, and live music venue designed to celebrate Eric Church's ever-expanding musical legacy. Located in historic downtown Nashville, Chief's will feature a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors, and a thoughtful focus on unique live performances, offering fans an unparalleled entertainment experience in Music City. Chief's will house a studio for live broadcasting, inclusive of Church's Outsiders Radio SiriusXM channel, with the capability of hosting broadcasts by various media partners. Chief's will also feature a restaurant partnership with James Beard Award Winning Pitmaster Rodney Scott. Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ will overlook downtown with its 'Hell of a Q' rooftop offering. Situated at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Broadway, Chief's is set to open at 200 Broadway.

ABOUT AJ OPERATIONS
An extension of AJ Capital Partners ("AJCP") founded in 2008, Adventurous Journeys Operations ("AJ Operations") is the in-house management company for AJCP's hospitality, office, residential, entertainment, and retail assets. By leveraging resources across the company, AJ Operations expands upon AJCP's vertically integrated development approach and is responsible for driving operating performance and guest experience through the alignment of branding, real estate, and property operations. Projects managed by AJ Operations include Chief's, an entertainment venue in partnership with Eric Church on Broadway in Nashville, Memoir Residential, a multifamily platform initially launching in Portland, Nashville, and New Orleans, and Hotel 1928 in Waco, TX in partnership with Magnolia by Chip and Joanna Gaines, as well as many other exciting commercial, retail, hospitality, and F&B ventures. AJ Operations will also manage 500,000 square feet of office space and 250,000 square feet of retail upon completion of AJCP's mixed-use project in Wedgewood-Houston Nashville.

WHY WORK FOR US?
Like a "Melody creates a Memory," we are a team of inspired, intentional creatives, linking great live music, incredible food and superior hospitality to create lasting memories. Refusing to be defined by other's ideas of what is possible, we strive to build timeless, meaningful experiences to life every day.

Benefits for both Part Time and Full Time
Weekly Family Meal
Access to great live music and complimentary concert tickets
Monthly Philanthropic Activities as Chief Cares Ambassadors
Employee Discounts on Food, Beverage, and Retail
Monthly Team Outings
Quarterly Team Meetings
Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
Diverse, Inclusive and Safe Venue
Certified Safe Bar
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of the finance function for Chief's. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, planning, month-end close, and directly assist the General Manager with other financial activities and provide guidance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
Oversee day-to-day accounting & finance operations for food, beverage, and entertainment P&L's
Manage the month-end close process for Chief's, including presentation of the balance sheet
Verify and record accurate sales and settlement figures for live shows, events, & food and beverage
Lead coordination & processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable for the venue in accordance with provided policy
Own the daily income audit and journal preparation
Assist with physical banking and general cash management
Assist with venue reporting to ensure proper departments are being charged and are in line with budget expectations
Handle vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and manage vendor relationships to ensure accurate financials
Manage all client inquiry/requests for financial information
Research and dispute credit card chargebacks when applicable
Assist with year-end audit and provide requested information to ownership accountants and auditors
Ensure event clients are aligned with contracted terms from a financial standpoint through event completion
Knowledge of Toast, Xtra Chef, Shopify, Resy, Tripleseat, Fintech, Sage Intacct, and all other related operating accounting systems
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Any other task, written or verbal, that is assigned

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related position in the hospitality industry
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders, and gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and facilitate meetings
Strong experience creating and working with Excel spreadsheets
Highest level of integrity and transparency

Preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting system, data warehouse, ERP, etc.
Experience working in Tripleseat, Toast, Resy, TixR, Fintech, and/or Shopify applications
Proven leadership skills in an F&B or live

events/entertainment

environment
Multi-outlet or multi-property hospitality experience
CPA license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift loads of up to 50 lbs.
Able to work rapidly, especially during peak periods to ensure that all guests are being serviced properly and necessary operational tasks are being completed in a timely manner
Ability to sustain loud noise volume
WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced but disciplined entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent thinker who is enthusiastic and committed to quality and you thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. You are a natural problem-solver with a knack for numbers, thrive in an organized environment, and have a sharp eye for the smallest of details. Working concurrently with multiple departments and partners on different tasks, you are a team player with excellent follow-through and communication skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Chief's on Broadway is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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