Company Summary 

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Come join our expanding team that is located in Birmingham, MI and has a growing presence in Nashville and play a meaningful role in continuing ELIA’s legacy of creating unique opportunities and iconic experiences!

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Accounting Manager to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our restaurant operations and real estate portfolio by assisting the accounting team with a variety of accounting functions to ensure that we are in compliance with GAAP. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

·         Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements for completeness and in accordance with GAAP.

·         Prepare and post intercompany journal entries for multiple locations across the entire portfolio of hospitality and real estate entities.

·         Prepare/review/maintain month end Balance Sheet account reconciliations for specific accounts across multiple entities.

·         Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for multiple locations and properties and provide variance analysis.

·         Monitor cash flow for multiple locations to ensure proper liquidity for operations and any long-term liabilities.

·         Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

·         Contribute to implementation and maintenance of process improvements to enhance reporting and data integrity.

·         Update and maintain all local, state, and federal filings in accordance with all regulatory requirements for multiple locations.

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications:

·         5 + years of accounting experience, preferably with 2 years of management experience.

·         5 + years of experience working with ERP system and/or Accounting software

·         Experience with multi-entity organizations highly desirable, but not required

• Prior experience in an Accounting/Finance role within the restaurant or hospitality industry, preferably 3-5 years
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Accounting or ERP systems or platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts and knowledge.
• Competence in using the Microsoft suite of products.

Education

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.

·         MBA/CPA/CMA is a plus

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

At ELIA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You’ll also receive competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, participation in our 401(k) program, and a generous paid time off policy. Additionally, this role will be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Work Environment

We’re a bold and imaginative team with a proven record. Our robust team has extensive subject matter expertise and cohesive team chemistry in every facet of our business. We’re strategic-planners and boundary-pushers in the best possible way. It’s important to our culture to have fun while also exceeding everyone’s expectations.

This is a full-time position working in an office environment that is as unique and iconic as our business model.  You will typically work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,  Work is primarily conducted in F&B venue settings and the corporate office.

Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting you up for success! The physical demands described here are representative of those you must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

This is primarily an office role that requires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time although standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required.  You will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This role frequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties.  This role occasionally requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites and communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Summary 

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Come join our expanding team that is located in Birmingham, MI and has a growing presence in Nashville and play a meaningful role in continuing ELIA’s legacy of creating unique opportunities and iconic experiences!

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Accounting Manager to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our restaurant operations and real estate portfolio by assisting the accounting team with a variety of accounting functions to ensure that we are in compliance with GAAP. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

·         Prepare and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements for completeness and in accordance with GAAP.

·         Prepare and post intercompany journal entries for multiple locations across the entire portfolio of hospitality and real estate entities.

·         Prepare/review/maintain month end Balance Sheet account reconciliations for specific accounts across multiple entities.

·         Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for multiple locations and properties and provide variance analysis.

·         Monitor cash flow for multiple locations to ensure proper liquidity for operations and any long-term liabilities.

·         Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

·         Contribute to implementation and maintenance of process improvements to enhance reporting and data integrity.

·         Update and maintain all local, state, and federal filings in accordance with all regulatory requirements for multiple locations.

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications:

·         5 + years of accounting experience, preferably with 2 years of management experience.

·         5 + years of experience working with ERP system and/or Accounting software

·         Experience with multi-entity organizations highly desirable, but not required

• Prior experience in an Accounting/Finance role within the restaurant or hospitality industry, preferably 3-5 years
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Accounting or ERP systems or platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts and knowledge.
• Competence in using the Microsoft suite of products.

Education

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.

·         MBA/CPA/CMA is a plus

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

At ELIA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You’ll also receive competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, participation in our 401(k) program, and a generous paid time off policy. Additionally, this role will be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Work Environment

We’re a bold and imaginative team with a proven record. Our robust team has extensive subject matter expertise and cohesive team chemistry in every facet of our business. We’re strategic-planners and boundary-pushers in the best possible way. It’s important to our culture to have fun while also exceeding everyone’s expectations.

This is a full-time position working in an office environment that is as unique and iconic as our business model.  You will typically work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,  Work is primarily conducted in F&B venue settings and the corporate office.

Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting you up for success! The physical demands described here are representative of those you must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

This is primarily an office role that requires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time although standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required.  You will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This role frequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties.  This role occasionally requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites and communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.