Senior Director, Commercial Accounting

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
 

 

Senior Director, Commercial Accounting

Houston Remote or East Coast

World Kinect Corporation is seeking a Senior Director, Commercial Accounting, to lead accounting and reporting for our Land, Marine, and Aviation segments globally, with a primary focus on our North America-based teams. This is a high-impact leadership role for an energized, motivated, and strategic thinker with 15+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will bring a humble, hungry, and smart mindset, demonstrating a passion for developing people, fostering collaboration, and driving excellence in a complex and evolving industry.

We are looking for a strong leader who inspires trust, builds high-performing teams, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization and aligning accounting practices with broader business goals.

Preferred qualifications include experience in both public accounting and private industry, with a background in refined oil products, derivatives, and statutory reporting. A CPA or international equivalent is required; a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse, high-performing Commercial Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Own the monthly close process for North America-based Commercial Accounting teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Develop and implement a robust, cross-functional review and monitoring process for high-volume accounting accruals.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity and that all related controls and processes are effectively executed and monitored.
• Partner with Segment and Corporate FP&A teams to deliver insightful monthly reporting and analytics.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and work closely with the Statutory Reporting team to maintain compliance and knowledge of local regulations.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues; stay current on GAAP and other relevant standards.
• Drive process improvements and lead change initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the accounting function.
• Assist in developing and modernizing accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a key liaison to other functional areas on accounting-related matters.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and annual reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audits.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Job Requirements:

• CPA or international equivalent required; experience with Oracle and Agile work practices is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, with expertise in revenue recognition, inventory, and derivative accounting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills; able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Regular engagement with senior leadership across Commercial, Finance, and other functional areas.

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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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