Joseph Winters
About Joseph Winters
Joseph Winters is an accountant specializing in restaurant accounting at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University and an MBA from Ohio Dominican University, and he has contributed to various financial reporting and utility audit improvements.
Work at Wendy's
Joseph Winters has been employed at The Wendy's Company since 2017, serving as an Accountant in the Restaurant Accounting department. His responsibilities include ensuring financial integrity by validating the accuracy of polled sales and conducting exception query investigations to resolve issues. He has played a significant role in transitioning financial reporting databases from Essbase to Qlik, which has improved the efficiency of financial data management. Additionally, he managed the Wendy’s US Gift Card Transition from in-house to SVM, streamlining the gift card processing system.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Winters holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Ohio Northern University, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from Ohio Dominican University between 2017 and 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and reporting, particularly with tools like Qlik.
Background
Prior to his current role at Wendy's, Joseph Winters gained experience as a Finance Intern at Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc. in 2014, where he worked for three months in the Columbus, Ohio area. He also worked at Donatos Pizza from 2009 to 2013, accumulating four years of experience in the food service industry. This diverse background has contributed to his understanding of restaurant accounting and financial operations.
Achievements
Joseph Winters has contributed to several key initiatives during his career. He updated the utility audit process, which enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of utility expense management. His extensive exposure to Qlik and various reporting tools highlights his proficiency in data analysis and reporting, further supporting his role in financial management at Wendy's.