MD Accounting

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director, Accounting leads the accounting operations for Fed Ex Freight, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the enterprise. This role oversees general ledger, accounts payable, and close processes while driving automation, efficiency, and compliance across the accounting function.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director provides leadership and oversight for day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensures alignment with the broader Finance organization, and supports initiatives related to system integration, internal controls, and future‑state readiness.

• Lead the accounting operations function, ensuring accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee general ledger, payables, and financial systems activities to support accurate reporting.
• Build and develop a high‑performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with external auditors to support audits and ensure accurate documentation.

• Maintain robust internal controls and support SOX readiness across accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with the CAO, Reporting, and Tax teams to align accounting processes with enterprise governance.

• Partner with Finance Systems and Reporting teams to improve process automation and data integrity.
• Support system and process integration related to the Oracle ERP implementation.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the CAO and CFO to enhance accounting efficiency and transparency.

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience in a large or complex organization.
• At least five (5) years in a leadership role overseeing accounting operations.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Experience leading accounting operations, close, and consolidation processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and automation tools.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across finance and business functions.

Some travel required between Memphis and Harrison.

This position will be domiciled at a Fed Ex Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a Fed Ex Freight location several times per week.

Fed Ex Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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