Sr. Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Overview

The Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, is a critical role with high visibility and interactions with Executive leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This candidate will be responsible for leading all aspects of SEC reporting and have oversight of the Company’s accounting policies, on-going technical accounting research, external reporting timelines and stakeholder management, and all related internal controls and SOX compliance.

The candidate will continue to develop strong financial reporting processes while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced convenience store retail environment.

• Oversight of US GAAP: Including ensuring application of appropriate controls, procedures, and SOX Compliance. Also includes on-going monitoring and interpretation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Timeliness and Accuracy of Financial Reporting: Oversee financial reporting and the integrity, timeliness, accuracy, and compliance of all SEC and regulatory reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner and work collaboratively as a trusted advisor to the CAO and other functional Finance leaders in FP&A, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax and Commercial Finance.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors for financial reporting related matters. Ensure alignment with audit team(s) on accounting judgments and conclusions.
• Training & Awareness: Design and provide training and guidance to company personnel on technical accounting matters, control responsibilities and compliance requirements and expectations.
• Audit Committee Updates: Prepare and present periodic reports to Executive leadership and the Audit Committee on financial reporting and technical accounting matters and judgments.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to automate and/or rationalize controls, improve documentation, and enhance processes using data analytics and technology.
• People Management: Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team ensuring effective succession planning, capability development, and high employee engagement.
• Special Projects: Manage or execute special projects as assigned in the areas of financial reporting, financial analysis, sustainability reporting, acquisition integration, or other key projects as business priorities evolve.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to create executive flight level dashboard, and detailed tracking using Gantt or Smart View charts to ensure timeliness of deliverables.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience:

10+ years of experience in senior finance roles in global, publicly-listed companies subject to section 404 of SOX.

Preferred Experience:

Proven success working cross functionally in global, matrixed environments. Expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting research, audit management, and SOX compliance. Ability to assess talent, and build high performing teams. History of adherence to deadlines, including complex and high paced special projects. Experience leading projects related to financial reporting and process automation.

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPA required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and project management skills
• Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, financial reporting software Workiva, research tool Intelligize, and compliance software such as Audit Board or Workiva

Travel: 25% travel to accounting service centers, store locations, distribution/culinary center(s), etc.

Hours &

Conditions:

Typically, Monday – Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting, may be able to work 1 day from home with approval and satisfactory job performance.