Director, Corporate Accounting
Genuine Parts CompanyAbout the role
The Director, Corporate Accounting, oversees headquarters close including consolidation, cash flow process, and complex accounting matters such as lease accounting, restructuring activities, and stock-based compensation. This role is also responsible for ensuring SOX controls are executed timely and effectively.
The Director partners closely with Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Tax, Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role plays a critical leadership position in the Controllership in safeguarding accounting integrity while supporting strategic business initiatives.
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Policy
Interpret and implement accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies, including assessing financial statement impact for accounting areas under responsibilities
Key contributor in the development, enhancement, and governance of company-wide accounting policies.
Oversee accounting for complex areas including lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and restructuring activities.
Oversee accounting for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements.
Ensure technical accounting conclusions align with SOX controls and audit requirements.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Serve as the leader of the HQ close process
Manage consolidation matters, including intercompany eliminations, ownership structures, and equity method accounting considerations.
Partner with the SEC Reporting team to review complex financial statement disclosures and footnotes.
Support quarterly and annual reporting processes as needed.
Serve as a key liaison for internal and external audit matters.
Leadership & Collaboration
People leadership responsibilities including directly managing 3 FTEs
Collaborate with GBS, Tax, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and operational leaders to resolve accounting matters.
Lead or support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects.
Other responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and experience with SEC registrants
Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP
Demonstrated experience leading accounting analysis for complex transactions
ERP experience is strongly recommended.
Preferred Qualifications
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