Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Dinebrands (DineCareers). Pasadena RSC · full-time · $125,000–$140,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Direct revenue and cash accounting teams through monthly close, reporting packages and business analysis schedules
- Oversee revenue recognition, cash activity, gift card accounting and brand-level reporting under GAAP and internal controls
- Improve processes for SEC disclosures, sales analysis and company restaurant P&L reporting
- Work with finance systems, IT and business teams to keep key systems and related components accurate and timely
- Guide audit schedules and requests, support SOX controls, and lead accounting work for acquisitions, refranchising and system changes
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- Seven to ten years of increasing accounting leadership, including revenue accounting, general ledger, close management and financial reporting
- Strong command of GAAP, including ASC 606, applied to complex revenue, acquisition and franchise transactions
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accounting leader who can coach a team, review its work and ensure timely, accurate deliverables. The position is hybrid and based in Pasadena, California. CPA or another advanced accounting certification and public-company experience are preferred.
From the employer
Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.
Job Location Type
Hybrid-
The Role:
This role is a key accounting leadership position responsible for overseeing revenue and cash accounting across our multi-brand franchise business. The Senior Manager will lead close execution, strengthen reporting integrity, support systems governance, and ensure control effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Revenue and Cash Accounting teams to deliver timely, accurate monthly close results, including supporting reporting packages and business analysis schedules
- Oversee accounting governance for revenue recognition, cash activity, gift card accounting, and related brand-level reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal control procedures.
- Develop and enhance processes that support SEC reporting requirements, financial statement disclosures, sales reporting and analysis, and company restaurant P&L reporting.
- Partner with Financial Systems, IT, and business teams, to ensure key systems and sub-systems operate accurately and timely.
- Lead accounting support for business initiatives, acquisitions, refranchising activity, , system upgrades, and other projects that affect revenue, reporting processes, or cash.
- Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, workload prioritization, process discipline, and proactive issue resolution.
- Provide external audit support for assigned areas, including preparation and review of audit schedules, timely response to auditor requests, and coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.
- Target base salary $125k-$140k depending on experience
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA or advanced accounting certification preferred with 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including revenue accounting, general ledger, close management, and financial reporting. Public company experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606, with the ability to apply accounting guidance to complex revenue, acquisition, and franchise-related transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to review work, elevate analytical quality, develop talent, and hold teams accountable for accurate and timely deliverables.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with internal departments, external auditors, and business teams.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Workday Adaptive, Rosnet, or comparable financial systems is preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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