Job Description

As a leader in the FleetPride (the “Company”) accounting organization, the Director, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting will oversee and be responsible for key corporate accounting areas, financial statements, accounting for mergers and acquisitions, evaluating and documenting complex accounting positions, coordination of complex matters with the external audit firm, and the day-to-day oversight of individuals supporting the accounting and reporting processes. This leader will be expected to be a strong presence among the accounting leadership team and to possess a continuous improvement mindset in support of the Company and the accounting organization’s strategic objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Accounting and Monthly Close:

• Manage and improve the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Supervise and review work performed in support of monthly accounting for corporate areas, including but not limited to, corporate SG&A, fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), goodwill, intangibles, insurance, and other areas as assigned.
• Coordinate with internal teams (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to align reporting processes.
• Manage team and support the CAO in the Company’s corporate risk accounting and reporting with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders, including brokers and actuaries.
• Administer the Company’s lease accounting and reporting solution.

Financial Reporting:

• Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for both management and external (US GAAP) reporting purposes.
• Manage the preparation of work papers, memorandums, and other required documents in support of the Company’s annual audit.
• Administer the Company’s financial reporting solution.

Technical Accounting:

• Manage the periodic and ad hoc identification, assessment, and documentation of complex accounting matters in support of the Company’s US GAAP financial statements.
• Coordinate with the Company external audit firm discussions or reviews needed on complex matters.
• Lead the opening balance sheet and measurement period accounting for mergers and acquisitions, including periodically working with FP&A to assess accounting for any post-close consideration, to ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncement activity to evaluate impacts on the Company and proactively assess impacts and/or document the Company’s position.

Internal Controls:

• In support of the CAO’s strategic objectives, create, document, and maintain documentation to support existing internal controls and to identify and address process and/or control gaps identified.

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Systems & Process Improvements:

• Evaluate and implement financial systems improvements and automation opportunities.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional projects, as applicable, on behalf of the accounting organization.
• Ensure data integrity and efficient use of technology in the accounting function.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration a plus
• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience with at least 5 years of experience leading teams; blended experience from public accounting and corporate environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with ERPs required; experience with AS400, Cognos / TM1, SQL and PowerBI considered a plus
• Significant mergers and acquisitions accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with cloud-based financial reporting solutions (e.g., ACTIVE Disclosure, Workiva)
• Experience with lease accounting software (e.g., Lease Accelerator, Virtual Lease)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities

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