Director, Corporate Accounting

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. XPO requires all employees conducting in person work at the Greenwich headquarters to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination before their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical or protected religious reasons, you can seek a reasonable accommodation. As the Director, Corporate Accounting, you will use your knowledge and experience to guide us on the road to success. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Responsible for the month-end close process of multiple business units
• Review monthly JEs (pre-paids, accruals, etc.)
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews
• Conduct detailed P&L reviews / analysis
• Collaborate with external auditors on information requests
• Research and document using U.S. GAAP technical experience
• Responsible for SOX compliance of the business units he/she supports
• Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting team; interact with multiple departments including Finance and OperationsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 7 years of manager level experience in public accounting or industry, preferably for a Fortune 500 company
  • CPA certification
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle G/L and HFM) and Microsoft Office, including the ability to create complex formulas in Excel
  • Ability to work cross functionally - FP&A, Operations, Executive leadershipIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Experience accounting and reporting for self-insured reserves, including interacting with respective actuaries, third party administrators, and respective internal departments
    • Accounting experience related to employee benefits: Medical, Pensions, etc.
    • Technical accounting experience managing intercompany transactions, ASC 606 revenue recognition transactions and lease accounting
    • Transportation accounting experience
    • Experience performing under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment; experience quickly learning and achieving proficiency in new software applications
    • Experience developing insightful, valuable and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of the results; experience producing unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
    • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills with capacity to identify and resolve problemsBe part of something big. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
      The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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