Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Finance Analyst located at our corporate office in Bloomington, MN.  The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Corporate Controller and will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the financial planning and analysis, corporate accounting (month end close), and financial reporting processes at Dairy Queen.

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Play a key role in developing annual budget and periodic forecasts for the corporation. Work closely with departments to ensure accurate and timely financial projections.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget and forecast and provide insights and recommendations to drive business decisions.
• Responsible for leading internal cost center reporting and analysis for management review, offering accounting assistance, financial measures, and business insights to cost center owners.
• Develop processes and tools to facilitate a highly efficient and effective analytical planning process.
• Participate in the month-end close processes by completing assigned JE’s and reconciliations to ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline processes and implement solutions.
• Manage the various annual audits and ensure audit requests are completed on time.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the finance and accounting function.
• Support the corporate financial planning, analysis and reporting processes at Dairy Queen.
• Provide the organization with US GAAP technical accounting expertise to identify and/or resolve accounting issues.
• Participate in the preparation of audited financial statements, including financial statement footnotes in accordance with US GAAP requirements.
• Promote a team culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA desired.
• Minimum 5 years of financial management, financial reporting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to explain financial concepts in lay terms to executives.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Deal effectively with ambiguities and be able to manage multiple projects through completion, under deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Hold the highest standards for accuracy and ethics for yourself and your team but also recognize how to balance accuracy and urgency.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience implementing accounting standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft D365 or similar experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA desired.
• Minimum 5 years of financial management, financial reporting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to explain financial concepts in lay terms to executives.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Deal effectively with ambiguities and be able to manage multiple projects through completion, under deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Hold the highest standards for accuracy and ethics for yourself and your team but also recognize how to balance accuracy and urgency.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience implementing accounting standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft D365 or similar experience preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more!  To learn more about our great benefit offerings,Click Here.

Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 collaboration days a week.  Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.  Positions will be identified as “remote eligible” when consideration will be given to candidates outside of drivable distance to our Bloomington office.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion for all who touch DQ.  We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work; where we recruit, engage and retain employees, franchise owners and suppliers with diverse background and identities; and where everyone feels welcome engaging with our DQ brand.

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. IDQ participates in the US E-Verify program.  You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.