Vice President & Corporate Controller - (Un-FL-Jacksonville - 32290)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Jobcode: 257323
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VP & CORPORATE CONTROLLERPosition: Vice President & Corporate ControllerReports to: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerDirect Reports: Director Level ExecutivesPosition SummaryThe new Vice President & Corporate Controller will be responsible for leading the companys accounting, financial reporting and controls processes (including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance). Major ResponsibilitiesAreas of responsibility include general accounting, revenue accounting, fixed asset accounting, equipment accounting and financial reporting (including SEC compliance).* Serves as a business partner to management at all levels of the organization.* Ensures the highest level of integrity and accuracy in accounting, financial reporting and SOX compliance.* Advises management on the full range of accounting, reporting and control matters based on outstanding technical skills and applicable experience. Has a proven ability to research complicated accounting issues and use outside experts effectively.* Maintains effective relationships with the Audit Committee, external auditors, internal auditors, and other financial intermediaries, as required.* Assists in the preparation of reports and presentations to the companys Board of Directors and Audit Committee relating to the companys financial performance. Ideal Experience* Ten to 20 years of combined experience in public company and/or public accounting settings (with 3-5 years experience as Corporate Controller). Transportation-related businesses preferable, but not required. * In-depth knowledge of accounting, control, SEC reporting, audit, and Sarbanes-Oxley activities.* Successful experience improving profitability and productivity, while reducing costs and driving automation in businesses including shortening accounting closing cycles.* Significant experience implementing/optimizing ERP systems (preferably SAP).* Track record of building strong controllership organizations with rigorous controls, processes and systems. Experience managing the key data and metrics of a companys operating and financial performance.* Prior experience in preparing for an IPO. Active involvement analyzing and executing various M&A transactions and engagement in integration activities also would be desirable.* Experience in managing the integration of acquired businesses and operations.* Undergraduate degree in Finance and/or Accounting and a CPA are required. Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or similar discipline is preferred, but not required.Critical Competencies for Success:* Extensive SEC reporting, accounting systems and control experience.* Action-oriented, disciplined business partner and change agent.* Ability to interface with exacting standards and intense pace of the Company.* Strong leadership and development skills in order to manage employees within the department.Other Personal Characteristics:* Highest level of integrity and character. * Strong quality orientation. Precise and detail-oriented. Produces timely and comprehensive reports, performance data, etc.* Action-oriented; results-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and expeditiously. Hands-on and detail-oriented.* Excellent analytical, strategic and implementation skills.* Energetic, intense and industrious.* Team-player, capable of building strong and effective relationships through excellent interpersonal communication, both internally and externally.* Commanding presence, with the ability to influence constituencies across internal functions, customers and partners.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply! EO/AA EMPLOYER.