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Senior Leader, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Corpay · Atlanta, GA · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time

About the role

This position falls under our Corporate line of business and is located in Atlanta, GA. This role is responsible for leading the company’s SEC reporting and technical accounting functions.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the preparation, review, and filing of all SEC reporting deliverables, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and other required filings

  • Overseeing preparation and reviewing of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, disclosures, and MD&A in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements

  • Managing the quarterly and annual SEC reporting calendar and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

  • Leading technical accounting research and guiding on complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations

  • Evaluating accounting implications of acquisitions, financing arrangements, restructuring activities, and other strategic transactions

  • Leading implementation efforts related to new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements

  • Developing, maintaining, and enhancing company accounting policies and technical accounting position papers

  • Overseeing technical accounting analyses related to revenue recognition, purchase accounting, goodwill, CECL, derivatives, and equity/debt transactions

  • Supporting continued compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal control requirements

  • Driving process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization efforts across reporting activities

  • Partnership with external auditors, Internal Audit, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, and finance leadership

  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of two professionals supporting SEC reporting and technical accounting functions

  • Partnership with the global accounting organization controllership to educate and support continued accounting acumen

  • Benchmarking peer company disclosures and monitoring evolving SEC reporting requirements

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred

  • Active CPA license required

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience

  • A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience is strongly preferred

  • Deep technical accounting expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

  • Strong experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q

  • Experience with technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memoranda

  • Strong understanding of SOX/internal controls and public company reporting processes

  • Experience supporting acquisitions, purchase accounting, and integration-related accounting matters

  • Advanced Excel skills and Workiva experience are strongly preferred

  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills

Personal Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to influence across functions

  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

  • Strong executive presence and communication skills

  • Highly organized with a strong ownership mentality and accountability

  • Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change

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