Sr Manager, Energy Accounting

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

This is a leadership position within Pilot’s Energy’s accounting department supporting our marketing and supply business.  Managing a team that is responsible for all general accounting functions; overseeing operational accounting including the completion of ledger accounts, financial statements, budget, and audit areas of the business.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee, lead, and set priorities for a team of Accountants, Senior Accountants and Accounting Managers to ensure they are supported at the highest level to meet their job duties and responsibilities
2. Select, train, develop and mentor direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews
3. Develop and oversee the ongoing development and establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes and accounting policies and procedures
4. Manage a team responsible for the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
5. Lead and mentor team of accountants in building reporting layouts to provide management with an understanding of the company’s financial performance and the financial impact of business plans and strategies
6. Participate in strategic financial projects, including upgrades and implementation of ERP software
7. Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
8. Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
9. Oversee accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
10. Manage financial reporting ensuring dissemination of periodic financial statements to external and internal business partners including banks, Board of Managers, and auditors
11. Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions.
12. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose
13. Ensure all activities are complying with rules, regulations, policies, laws and procedures
14. Complete other duties as assigned by the Senior Director and Pilot Energy CFO

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in Accounting required
• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience or 5 years’ experience in public accounting preferred
• Minimum of at least 3 years of management experience

Specialized Knowledge

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounted principles (GAAP)
• Strong experience with financial analysis, including accounting software and data analytics
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required; advanced skills preferred.  Including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Competencies

• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Teamwork, problem solving, and conflict management skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking skills as well the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

Travel

• Travel required less than 25%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• In-office workplace

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay

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