Senior Leader, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Corpay • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CORPAY is currently looking to hire a Sr. Leader, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting within our Accounting and Finance division. 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, including oversight of all external financial reporting, accounting policy development, technical accounting research, and implementation of new accounting standards across a global organization. The position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on complex accounting matters, strategic transactions, disclosure requirements, and financial reporting risk. This Leader will lead the preparation and review of all SEC filings, oversee technical accounting analyses and documentation, coordinate with external auditors and cross-functional business partners, and drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls. This individual will also manage and develop a team of two professionals supporting SEC reporting and technical accounting activities. This role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and partners closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and business finance teams globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Active CPA license required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• 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
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented with 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 strong ownership mentality and accountability
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred
• Workiva experience strongly preferred

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 coordinate internal and external stakeholders
• Leading technical accounting research and providing guidance 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
• Partnering 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
• Partnering with the global accounting organization controllership to educated and support continued accounting acumen
• Benchmarking peer company disclosures and monitor evolving SEC reporting requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior