VP-Chief Accting Officer

Position OverviewProvide strategic leadership and operational excellence across accounting, reporting, controls, sourcing and procurement and tax, ensuring the organization’s financial information supports decision-making, compliance, and long-term growth.Essential Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesLead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of accounting Directors, Managers and individual contributors to ensure the organization’s accounting strategy is implemented accurately and consistently and in compliance with all relevant regulations, laws and standardsOversee preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulationsEnsure all accounting and reporting processes align with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal control requirementsReview and approve all material accounting judgments, including accounting for new or unusual transactions or judgmental estimatesMaintain a robust internal control framework, partnering with Internal Audit and SOX teams to monitor and strengthen controlsImplement and oversee financial systems, processes and controls to safeguard company assets and financial data Manage financial risks and provide expert advice on financial decisionsPartner with the CFO and executive peers in Treasury, FP&A, and Corporate Finance to drive aligned financial strategy, policy, and risk managementComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform Other Duties As RequiredDisclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.QualificationsBachelor's degree/equivalent in Accounting, Finance or other related quantitative discipline.Minimum Ten (10) years’ of Accounting or Finance related experience required which includes five (5) years in a senior accounting leadership role (Director or VP level) overseeing financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit managementBroad executive/senior level management background and technical financial knowledge in Accounting and FinancialAnalysis.Extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial analysisProven ability to anticipate accounting and financial reporting challenges, implementing forward-looking policies and controls that align with both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic objectivesExperience leading complex projects that span multiple business functions. Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and enterprise.Exceptional communication and presentation skills - capable of translating complex accounting matters for leadership and non-accounting stakeholdersWorking ConditionsSome travel requiredPreferred QualificationsPay Transparency: PayAdditional Details: This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week.FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.Know Your RightsPay TransparencyIf you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.