Sr Accounting Director

2 weeks ago

Tallahassee, United States First Transit Full time
Location 123 Main St Tallahassee, Florida 32301 US

Phone Number () -Categories Professional & Corporate

Req ID JR3482 Sr Accounting Director (Open)

First for a reason


First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation.

We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.


As the Senior Accounting Director, you will assume a strategic leadership role in the design, standardization, documentation and execution of business processes and financial controls.

You will also have responsibility and authority for the integration of acquired businesses and conduct special projects as necessary.

This position requires a seasoned finance professional with prior experience as a Business Unit (BU) Controller or in a similar capacity in a service, contract, or transportation businesses.

You will provide financial guidance, ensure compliance, and drive profitability for First Student. The daily responsibilities of this position will be very fluid as you seek to drive Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process Design: Lead the assessment of finance and accounting operations at the regional level. Make recommendations for standardization that will drive accuracy and efficiency. Lead the implementation of standardized processes.
  • Business Integration: Responsible for leading the finance and accounting efforts to integrate newly acquired businesses to include valuation and opening balance sheet accounting.
  • Financial Controls: Develop and maintain documentation for the process and internal control framework over financial reporting. Ensure that the process meets internal control standards relevant to the Company.
  • Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all local and international financial regulations, including taxation, audit, and reporting requirements.
  • Leadership: While this position does not have any direct reports, the incumbent will liaison directly with senior leadership across a multitude of functions in support of the objectives identified above as well as leading and influencing others in the finance and accounting group.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and industry-specific best practices.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address industry-specific challenges.
  • Proven leadership and team management abilities.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software such as JDE/Hyperion and Microsoft Office Suite.


In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

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