Manager Financial Reporting
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
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.
Essential Functions- 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.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field.
Minimum ExperienceFive (5) or more years of combined experience in accounting, financial reporting and audit.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
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.
Preferred Qualifications- 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.
Job ConditionSome travel required.
Additional DetailsPosition 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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