Senior Revenue Accountant, Franchise and License

Sr. Revenue Accountant, Franchise & Licensing

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

The Sr. Revenue Accountant, Franchise & Licensing (F&L), will lead and oversee all aspects of Bagel Brands' F&L revenue accounting function. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of revenue reported by Franchise and License locations and for the revenue recognized by the company (i.e. fees, royalties, etc.). The Sr. Revenue Accountant will also be responsible for assisting with other revenue recognition functions, including the monthly Store Value Card and Loyalty point accruals and reconciliations. Serving as a key partner to both Finance and Operations, this position will provide critical insights into revenue trends, resolve discrepancies between systems, and drive process improvements to support Bagel Brands' growth and financial performance. This role will oversee one to two Revenue Specialists and will report to the Sr. Manager of Revenue Accounting.

This position is located in Denver, CO. Address : 1720 S. Bellaire Street, Skybox suite, Denver, CO 80222

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Manage accounting and reporting for franchise fees, royalties, and licensing agreements.
• Review and analyze franchise and licensing contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition.
• Lead monthly Store Value Card and Loyalty point reconciliation process.
• Supervise and mentor Revenue Specialist team member(s).
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to revenue accounts.
• Partner with Legal, Business Development, and Operations to ensure contracts are properly captured in financial systems.
• Monitor and reconcile royalty reporting from franchisees and licensees, investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor collections process for franchise and license revenues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including revenue-related disclosures.
• Provide insights and ad hoc analysis to Finance leadership on revenue trends and variances.
• Support compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices for F&L revenue accounting.
• Provide reporting and analysis on sales trends, margin impacts, and revenue insights to Finance leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on F&L revenue processes, supporting new system implementations and business initiatives.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

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Physical Demands :

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender / gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.