Manager, Accounting - Corporate

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Coppell, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics • Industrial
The Role
Leads corporate accounting operations, including financial close, general ledger, treasury, insurance, equity compensation, intercompany accounting, debt accounting, reconciliations, and reporting. Oversees internal controls, audits, compliance, technical accounting guidance, policy development, process improvement, and staff mentorship while partnering with cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and business decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Manager, Accounting - Corporate leads complex accounting activities and helps ensure an accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial close and reporting process. They oversee key corporate accounting functions including general ledger accounting, treasury, insurance accounting, equity compensation, intercompany accounting, debt accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. They maintain strong internal controls, support audit and compliance activities, and provide technical accounting guidance across the organization. They work closely with HR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, AP/AR, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and support informed business decisions. They also play an important part in staff development, process improvement, and the continuous enhancement of accounting policies and procedures.

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and review month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure assigned accounts, journal entries, and reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
  • Review profit and loss statements, balance sheet activity, reserves, expense trends, allocations, reclassifications, and other accounting analyses to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Oversee capitalization of salaries and related accounting activities.
  • Administer treasury and cash management processes, including cash reconciliations, cash research, and resolution of outstanding items.
  • Manage accounting and reporting related to group health plans, insurance programs, workers' compensation reserves, vehicle liability reserves, and related actuarial analyses.
  • Coordinate annual workers' compensation insurance audits and related reporting requirements.
  • Administer equity compensation programs, including share-based compensation accounting, equity rollforwards, coordination with external administrators, and earnings-per-share calculations.
  • Prepare and review intercompany accounting activities, elimination entries, affiliated company balances, and consolidation reporting across multiple entities.
  • Prepare revenue accruals and perform related analyses; partner with Accounts Receivable to investigate revenue-related variances and exceptions.
  • Prepare and analyze operational metrics used for management reporting, earnings support, MD&A reporting, and business performance analysis.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
  • Support the design, execution, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls and compliance initiatives.
  • Prepare and review debt-related accounting entries, interest expense calculations, debt rollforwards, and supporting schedules.
  • Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements, including earnings analyses, stock compensation disclosures, proxy reporting schedules, compensation disclosures, EBITDA calculations, and adjusted earnings analyses.
  • Serve as a primary accounting contact for internal and external audit requests and provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to support accounting, reporting, and business objectives.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required.
  • Certification/Licensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license highly preferred.
  • Experience: Seven (7)+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting principles.
  • Experience with equity compensation accounting, intercompany accounting, consolidations, debt accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience supporting public company reporting requirements, including earnings support, proxy reporting, and compensation disclosures preferred.
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel (lookups, macros, visualizations, etc.)
  • Prior experience with Oracle Financials Cloud module(s) preferred; similar ERP experience also considered (Workday, SAP, etc.)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively navigate a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
  • Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
  • Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting principles
  • Experience with equity compensation accounting, intercompany accounting, consolidations, debt accounting, and financial reporting
  • Experience supporting public company reporting requirements, including earnings support, proxy reporting, and compensation disclosures
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including lookups, macros, and visualizations
  • Prior experience with Oracle Financials Cloud or similar ERP systems such as Workday or SAP
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
  • Proficiency with Windows PCs, Microsoft O365, and web conferencing tools such as Teams, Zoom, or Webex
  • Ability to commute to and work in a 100% on-site setting
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The Company
HQ: Greeneville, TN
6,062 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

Forward Air Corporation is an asset-light freight and logistics company that provides ground transportation and related shipping services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. It offers a reliable, cost-effective alternative to air transportation through accelerated, time-definite surface shipping. The company serves as a single-source provider for the wholesale transportation community, including logistics companies, freight forwarders, and air cargo carriers.

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