Manager, Accounting

Pilot Company•Orange, CA

2d•$110,975 - $146,970

About The Position

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing. Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the preparation of the financial statements, preparation and maintenance of annual budgets and operating plans, managing accounting functions including inventory, A/P, and General Ledger Accounting. Prepares and reviews internal financial reports and analyses, managing complex reconciliations of inter-company and inventory accounts. Prepares P&L and balance sheets and drives process improvement. Conducts month-end closing process, addressing, and resolving complex issues, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and performing variance analyses. In addition, this position will partner with the management team on various business issues. The Manager, Accounting will lead the audit process and have direct supervisory responsibilities. This role will supervise team members within the accounting department. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting and reporting
Proficiency in budgeting, spreadsheets, financial modeling
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, high transaction volume environment
Extensive knowledge of business combinations and inventory accounting
Proven ability to manage people, processes, and systems in a team-based environment
Ability and desire to initiate cross-functional process improvements
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent
This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous Controller experience is preferred
Audit experience is preferred
Industry experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

preparation of the financial statements
preparation and maintenance of annual budgets and operating plans
managing accounting functions including inventory, A/P, and General Ledger Accounting
Prepares and reviews internal financial reports and analyses
managing complex reconciliations of inter-company and inventory accounts
Prepares P&L and balance sheets and drives process improvement
Conducts month-end closing process, addressing, and resolving complex issues, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and performing variance analyses
partner with the management team on various business issues
lead the audit process
direct supervisory responsibilities
supervise team members within the accounting department
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor