Manager Financial Reporting

Overview

Leads the external financial reporting function, which includes directing the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP.

• Leads the external financial reporting function.
• Direct the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP.
• Works with external auditors on the quarterly review and annual audit of the external financial statements.
• Supervises and directs certain accounting functions for the enterprise and researches and assists in the implementation of new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements for Fed Ex.
• Provides oversight and review of complex accounting transactions across the enterprise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education
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  Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field.
• Minimum Experience
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  Five (5) or more years of combined experience in accounting, financial reporting and audit.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills And Abilities
  
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  Strong background in accounting and financial reporting, including knowledge of SEC reporting requirements. Strong collaboration and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Effective organizational skills.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and adapt reporting processes to evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enhance comprehensive process documentation, policies, and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial reporting.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring high-quality audits, effective issue resolution, and strong governance outcomes.
• Provide leadership for accounting and reporting initiatives, including new accounting standard adoption, acquisitions and divestitures, financial due diligence, and carve-out or integration activities.

• Deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting principles, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance within a complex public company environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving efficiency, standardization, and change across financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Experience in a multinational public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with sound judgment and attention to quality.
• CPA strongly preferred; experience with Oracle financial systems is a plus.

Some travel required.

Position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN or Plano, TX & candidate must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a Fed Ex office location several days a week. This position may be eligible for relocation. Compensation grade

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