Director of Accounting - Contractor

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Director of Accounting - Contractor within our Corporate Payments division. This position falls under our Finance line of business and is located in Brentwood, TN. In this role, you will be a key member of the finance leadership team and help lead the company's Accounting Department primarily within the Corporate Payments division. You will report directly to the VP, Divisional Controller, and regularly collaborate with multiple departments.

How We Work

As the Director of Accounting - Contractor, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

Assigned workspace in Brentwood, TN office

Company-issued equipment

Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Mentor and develop staff with collaborative approach establishing accountabilities, objectives, priorities and monitoring/evaluating results

Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff and conduct performance evaluations.

Management and oversight of month-end close activities, including timely review of journal entries, account reconciliations and managing the close calendar

Manage and provide additional support for preliminary month-end financial review, flux explanations and close package

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial submissions to corporate, with full interpretation of financial results

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department to maintain the general ledger

Manage the Chart of Accounts and account mapping

Continually evaluate and optimize month-end close processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy.

Develop/enhance, implement and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures that will improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business.

Work with internal and external auditors to ensure a clean and timely year end audit

Support budget and forecasting planning as needed

Partner with and liaison with other departments on analyzing financial results, problem resolution, and strategic business initiatives

Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization

Ability to coordinate and work with business leaders in multiple locations

Ability to coordinate and work within a team in a hybrid environment

Direct experience working in a complex, large-scale accounting and finance environment

Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX

Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines timely accurately in a high pace environment

Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Must be a hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture.

The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally

Track record leading a team of professionals with a demonstrated ability to hire and retain employees

Uncompromising commitment to diligence, rigor and excellence

Firm, assertive, and non-abrasive style that engenders collaboration and loyalty

Advanced computer skills for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and up to date skills for ERP, EPM and DB systems

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred

8+ years of previous experience in accounting roles

Prior management experience in public accounting (3+ years) or publicly traded company a plus

Strong background in US GAAP, SEC Reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance

Fintech, financial, technology sector/industry experience a plus

Experience in a high growth & dynamic company

Proven experience with process improvement and IT system implementation projects

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