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Sr. Financial Analyst
Corporate Support Center
Full Time
Coins Icon $86000 - $110000 / Year
Sr. Financial Analyst
Corporate Support Center

Full Time
Coins Icon $86000 - $110000 / Year
Skills
financial analysis
accounting
Corporate
Excel
Job description

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our growing team. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for contributing to the budgeting, forecasting and analysis process. Developing strong relationships with other departments and understanding the restaurant business will be key to success.  Strong analytical skills and the desire to contribute and add value to a fast-growing company are required. 

This role is a hybrid role.  The selected candidate must be able to come to the office in Irvine, CA on in office days and as needed to carry out necessary functions of the role.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Play a key role in the development and management of the company’s budget and forecasts
  • Track and analyze monthly financial and operational results against budget, identify trends and variances, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Benchmark key metrics against peer companies. 
  • Design and produce financial and operational reports as part of reporting packages presented to management.  
  • Partner with key management to ensure understanding of financial metrics and adherence to budget/forecast.
  • Educate and work closely with restaurant managers to analyze their individual restaurant financials, identify trends and opportunities, and develop performance metrics.   
  • Actively participate in the design and enhancement of new budgeting and reporting systems and tools.
  • Assist with timely delivery of financial information internally and externally.
  • Assist the accounting team with general ledger integrity and analyze financial results in support of month-end close processes.
  • Assist with the preparation of Board materials. 
  • Complete ad-hoc reports and projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics or related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a restaurant, retail or other multi-unit business.
  • Must be proficient in Excel and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven knowledge of GAAP, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
  • Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
  • Experience in Enterprise Reporting Software with Vena Solutions a plus.
  • Skilled in using accounting software, with experience with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics a plus.
  • Advanced computer skills using MS Office, particularly with Excel and Power BI.

PAY RANGE: $86,000 - $110,000/yr. DOE.

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our growing team. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for contributing to the budgeting, forecasting and analysis process. Developing strong relationships with other departments and understanding the restaurant business will be key to success.  Strong analytical skills and the desire to contribute and add value to a fast-growing company are required. 

This role is a hybrid role.  The selected candidate must be able to come to the office in Irvine, CA on in office days and as needed to carry out necessary functions of the role.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Play a key role in the development and management of the company’s budget and forecasts
  • Track and analyze monthly financial and operational results against budget, identify trends and variances, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Benchmark key metrics against peer companies. 
  • Design and produce financial and operational reports as part of reporting packages presented to management.  
  • Partner with key management to ensure understanding of financial metrics and adherence to budget/forecast.
  • Educate and work closely with restaurant managers to analyze their individual restaurant financials, identify trends and opportunities, and develop performance metrics.   
  • Actively participate in the design and enhancement of new budgeting and reporting systems and tools.
  • Assist with timely delivery of financial information internally and externally.
  • Assist the accounting team with general ledger integrity and analyze financial results in support of month-end close processes.
  • Assist with the preparation of Board materials. 
  • Complete ad-hoc reports and projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics or related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a restaurant, retail or other multi-unit business.
  • Must be proficient in Excel and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proven knowledge of GAAP, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
  • Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
  • Experience in Enterprise Reporting Software with Vena Solutions a plus.
  • Skilled in using accounting software, with experience with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics a plus.
  • Advanced computer skills using MS Office, particularly with Excel and Power BI.

PAY RANGE: $86,000 - $110,000/yr. DOE.