Dir Financial Accounting & Reporting

Department:

Finance

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Director Financial Accounting and Reporting is responsible for the strategic direction of the Financial Accounting and Reporting Team to ensure alignment to Company strategies. They’ll interpret new GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and their potential effect on the business and provide guidance that aligns department deliverables, staffing, and Team development. The Director Financial Accounting and Reporting is a detail-oriented thinker and organized collaborator ready to drive the future of Southwest. 

Additional Details 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.    

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.   

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Model the Southwest Way

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively to align expectations, inspire action, spread awareness, and gain buy-in of the Controller strategies across the organization
• Provides oversight for retention, talent, and Leadership development for teams and department
• Lead the compilation, analysis and interpretation of cross-functional data for business-decision support and presentations to executive Leadership and financial auditors
• Lead the development of standardized accounting policy and procedures in accordance with GAAP
• Research and provide consultation on all new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP implications and how they strategically impact the company
• Serve as a liaison with and oversee the work of external auditors
• Define and lead the departmental Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and mid-year planning (MYP) efforts as well as oversee monthly financial closing and internal/external reporting processes
• Advise regarding financial and operational systems and projects impacting Finance including the associated risks, controls and compliance
• Oversee design and maintenance of SOX compliance processes
• Ensure financial reporting is aligned to overall company position, including detecting unusual or unexpected balances or transactions and aligning to company narrative
• Oversee Department changes and implementation of new guidelines, policies, and processes
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC regu